Indometacin vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 32.1× as often as Indometacin in April 2026 — 187,649 items versus 5,845 in England.
5,845items
Indometacin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
187,649items
Methotrexate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Indometacin versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Indometacin · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Indometacin | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 5,845 | 187,649 |
| Items, last 12 months | 75,319 | 2,242,345 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £222,625 | £2,311,461 |
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