Ketoprofen vs Capsaicin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 2.4× as often as Capsaicin in March 2026 — 12,141 items versus 5,058 in England.
12,141items
Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,058items
Capsaicin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Capsaicin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Capsaicin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Capsaicin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,141 | 5,058 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,785 | 33,603 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,207 | £201,905 |
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