Ibuprofen lysine vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 465.2× as often as Ibuprofen lysine in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 152 in England.
152items
Ibuprofen lysine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen lysine | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 152 | 70,715 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,877 | 749,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,858 | £353,654 |
See the full profile for Ibuprofen lysine or Methylprednisolone acetate.