Ibuprofen lysine vs Naproxen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 3,762.8× as often as Ibuprofen lysine in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 169 in England.
169items
Ibuprofen lysine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen lysine versus Naproxen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen lysine · ╌ Naproxen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen lysine | Naproxen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 169 | 635,908 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,876 | 7,541,183 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,992 | £1,673,757 |
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