Ketoprofen vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 3,585.0× as often as Ketoprofen in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 53 in England.
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Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 53 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,472 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,358 | £2,295,534 |
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