Dexketoprofen vs Naproxen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 6,745.5× as often as Dexketoprofen in May 2026 — 607,094 items versus 90 in England.
90items
Dexketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
607,094items
Naproxen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexketoprofen versus Naproxen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexketoprofen · ╌ Naproxen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexketoprofen | Naproxen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 90 | 607,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,110 | 7,498,192 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £889 | £1,708,614 |
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