Celecoxib vs Naproxen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 15.9× as often as Celecoxib in May 2026 — 607,094 items versus 38,218 in England.
38,218items
Celecoxib · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
607,094items
Naproxen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Celecoxib versus Naproxen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Celecoxib · ╌ Naproxen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Celecoxib | Naproxen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 38,218 | 607,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 451,080 | 7,498,192 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £88,430 | £1,708,614 |