Ibuprofen lysine vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 1,124.3× as often as Ibuprofen lysine in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 169 in England.
169items
Ibuprofen lysine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen lysine | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 169 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,876 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,992 | £2,295,534 |
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