Ibuprofen lysine vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 1,203.2× as often as Ibuprofen lysine in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 152 in England.
152items
Ibuprofen lysine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen lysine versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen lysine · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen lysine | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 152 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,898 | 2,252,427 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,858 | £2,247,752 |
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