Diethylamine salicylate vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 50.5× as often as Diethylamine salicylate in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 6,327 in England.
6,327items
Diethylamine salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diethylamine salicylate | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,327 | 319,724 |
| Items, last 12 months | 84,865 | 3,894,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £23,720 | £1,385,245 |
See the full profile for Diethylamine salicylate or Ibuprofen.