Diclofenac sodium vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 6.3× as often as Diclofenac sodium in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 30,051 in England.
30,051items
Diclofenac sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac sodium versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac sodium · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac sodium | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 30,051 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 360,365 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £237,800 | £2,295,534 |
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