Ibuprofen vs Freeze sprays and gels
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 63,944.8× as often as Freeze sprays and gels in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 5 in England.
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Freeze sprays and gels · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Freeze sprays and gels |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 319,724 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,894,488 | 70 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,385,245 | £15 |
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