Celecoxib vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 4.9× as often as Celecoxib in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 38,915 in England.
38,915items
Celecoxib · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Celecoxib versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Celecoxib · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Celecoxib | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 38,915 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 447,373 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £94,714 | £2,295,534 |
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