Ketoprofen vs Diethylamine salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 1.8× as often as Diethylamine salicylate in March 2026 — 12,141 items versus 6,834 in England.
12,141items
Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,834items
Diethylamine salicylate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Diethylamine salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,141 | 6,834 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,785 | 87,639 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,207 | £25,507 |
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