Etanercept vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 91,444.0× as often as Etanercept in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Etanercept · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Etanercept versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Etanercept · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Etanercept | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27 | 2,242,721 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,371 | £2,247,752 |
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