Capsaicin vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 47.5× as often as Capsaicin in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 6,728 in England.
6,728items
Capsaicin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Capsaicin versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Capsaicin · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Capsaicin | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,728 | 319,724 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,703 | 3,894,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £204,364 | £1,385,245 |