Ketoprofen vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 1,895.6× as often as Ketoprofen in June 2026 — 72,033 items versus 38 in England.
38items
Ketoprofen · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
72,033items
Methylprednisolone acetate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 38 | 72,033 |
| Items, last 12 months | 902 | 765,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £971 | £350,309 |
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