Capsaicin vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 3.7× as often as Capsaicin in May 2026 — 24,737 items versus 6,728 in England.
6,728items
Capsaicin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,737items
Piroxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Capsaicin versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Capsaicin · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Capsaicin | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,728 | 24,737 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,703 | 300,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £204,364 | £61,693 |