Ketoprofen vs Capsaicin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 1.7× as often as Capsaicin in May 2026 — 11,651 items versus 6,728 in England.
11,651items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,728items
Capsaicin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Capsaicin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Capsaicin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Capsaicin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,651 | 6,728 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,218 | 40,703 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,568 | £204,364 |
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