Dimethyl sulfoxide vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 331,436.0× as often as Dimethyl sulfoxide in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 1 in England.
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Dimethyl sulfoxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dimethyl sulfoxide | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 331,436 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6 | 3,893,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £81 | £1,427,391 |
See the full profile for Dimethyl sulfoxide or Ibuprofen.