Capsaicin vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 5.0× as often as Capsaicin in March 2026 — 25,309 items versus 5,058 in England.
5,058items
Capsaicin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,309items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Capsaicin versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Capsaicin · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Capsaicin | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,058 | 25,309 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,603 | 300,178 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £201,905 | £59,170 |