Ibuprofen vs Nicotinates
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 82,539.0× as often as Nicotinates in April 2026 — 330,156 items versus 4 in England.
330,156items
Ibuprofen · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Nicotinates · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Nicotinates: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Nicotinates
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Nicotinates |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 330,156 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,906,940 | 178 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,428,117 | £13 |
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