Diclofenac potassium vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 416.7× as often as Diclofenac potassium in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 456 in England.
456items
Diclofenac potassium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac potassium versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac potassium · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac potassium | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 456 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,893 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,463 | £2,295,534 |
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