Ibuprofen vs Freeze sprays and gels
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 66,287.2× as often as Freeze sprays and gels in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 5 in England.
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Freeze sprays and gels · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Freeze sprays and gels: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Freeze sprays and gels
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Freeze sprays and gels |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 331,436 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,893,683 | 98 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,427,391 | £15 |
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