Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 60,962.7× as often as Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £38 | £2,247,752 |
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