Ibuprofen vs Nicotinates
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 106,574.7× as often as Nicotinates in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 3 in England.
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Nicotinates · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Nicotinates: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Nicotinates
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Nicotinates |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 319,724 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,894,488 | 155 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,385,245 | £10 |
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