Diethylamine salicylate vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 48.5× as often as Diethylamine salicylate in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 6,834 in England.
6,834items
Diethylamine salicylate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diethylamine salicylate versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diethylamine salicylate · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diethylamine salicylate | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,834 | 331,436 |
| Items, last 12 months | 87,639 | 3,893,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £25,507 | £1,427,391 |
See the full profile for Diethylamine salicylate or Ibuprofen.