Dimethyl sulfoxide vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 159,862.0× as often as Dimethyl sulfoxide in April 2026 — 319,724 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Dimethyl sulfoxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
319,724items
Ibuprofen · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dimethyl sulfoxide versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dimethyl sulfoxide · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Dimethyl sulfoxide | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2 | 319,724 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8 | 3,894,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £163 | £1,385,245 |
See the full profile for Dimethyl sulfoxide or Ibuprofen.