Etoricoxib vs Naproxen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 13.4× as often as Etoricoxib in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 47,341 in England.
47,341items
Etoricoxib · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Etoricoxib versus Naproxen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Etoricoxib · ╌ Naproxen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Etoricoxib | Naproxen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 47,341 | 635,908 |
| Items, last 12 months | 546,911 | 7,541,183 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £115,316 | £1,673,757 |
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