Flurbiprofen vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 1,244.1× as often as Flurbiprofen in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 147 in England.
147items
Flurbiprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flurbiprofen versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flurbiprofen · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Flurbiprofen | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 147 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,856 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,970 | £2,247,752 |
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