Ketoprofen vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 4,253.2× as often as Ketoprofen in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 43 in England.
43items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 43 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,079 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £920 | £2,247,752 |
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