Ibuprofen vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 12.9× as often as Piroxicam in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 24,737 in England.
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,737items
Piroxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 319,724 | 24,737 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,894,488 | 300,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,385,245 | £61,693 |