Baricitinib vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 45,722.0× as often as Baricitinib in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 4 in England.
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Baricitinib · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Baricitinib versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Baricitinib · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Baricitinib | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,444 | £2,247,752 |
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