Capsaicin vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 65.5× as often as Capsaicin in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 5,058 in England.
5,058items
Capsaicin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Capsaicin versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Capsaicin · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Capsaicin | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,058 | 331,436 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,603 | 3,893,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £201,905 | £1,427,391 |