Calcium folinate vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 16.4× as often as Calcium folinate in May 2026 — 3,225 items versus 197 in England.
197items
Calcium folinate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,225items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium folinate versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium folinate · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium folinate | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 197 | 3,225 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,756 | 40,622 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £32,015 | £213,236 |
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