Ibuprofen vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 1.2× as often as Ibuprofen in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 60,955 in England.
60,955items
Ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,955 | 70,715 |
| Items, last 12 months | 793,836 | 749,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £198,279 | £353,654 |
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