Dimethyl sulfoxide vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 12,368.5× as often as Dimethyl sulfoxide in April 2026 — 24,737 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Dimethyl sulfoxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,737items
Piroxicam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dimethyl sulfoxide versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dimethyl sulfoxide · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Dimethyl sulfoxide | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2 | 24,737 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8 | 300,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £163 | £61,693 |
See the full profile for Dimethyl sulfoxide or Piroxicam.