Ibuprofen vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 3.0× as often as Ibuprofen in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 60,955 in England.
60,955items
Ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,955 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 793,836 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £198,279 | £2,247,752 |
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