Ibuprofen vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 2.9× as often as Ibuprofen in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 65,888 in England.
65,888items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 65,888 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 809,706 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £214,814 | £2,295,534 |
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