Ibuprofen lysine vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 404.9× as often as Ibuprofen lysine in March 2026 — 68,423 items versus 169 in England.
169items
Ibuprofen lysine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen lysine versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen lysine · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen lysine | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 169 | 68,423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,876 | 715,216 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,992 | £338,729 |
See the full profile for Ibuprofen lysine or Methylprednisolone acetate.