Ketoprofen vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 1,644.5× as often as Ketoprofen in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 43 in England.
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Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 43 | 70,715 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,079 | 749,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £920 | £353,654 |
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