Diclofenac potassium vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 370.2× as often as Diclofenac potassium in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 494 in England.
494items
Diclofenac potassium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac potassium | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 494 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,824 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,905 | £2,247,752 |
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