Celecoxib vs Naproxen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 16.3× as often as Celecoxib in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 38,915 in England.
38,915items
Celecoxib · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Celecoxib versus Naproxen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Celecoxib · ╌ Naproxen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Celecoxib | Naproxen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 38,915 | 635,908 |
| Items, last 12 months | 447,373 | 7,541,183 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £94,714 | £1,673,757 |