Ketoprofen vs Diethylamine salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 1.8× as often as Diethylamine salicylate in May 2026 — 11,651 items versus 6,327 in England.
11,651items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,327items
Diethylamine salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Diethylamine salicylate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Diethylamine salicylate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Diethylamine salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,651 | 6,327 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,218 | 84,865 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,568 | £23,720 |
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