Ibuprofen vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 13.1× as often as Piroxicam in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 25,309 in England.
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,309items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 331,436 | 25,309 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,893,683 | 300,178 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,427,391 | £59,170 |