Ibuprofen vs Nicotinates
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 331,436.0× as often as Nicotinates in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 1 in England.
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Nicotinates · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Nicotinates: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Nicotinates
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Nicotinates |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 331,436 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,893,683 | 200 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,427,391 | £3 |
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