Ketoprofen vs Diethylamine salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 1.8× as often as Diethylamine salicylate in April 2026 — 12,135 items versus 6,730 in England.
12,135items
Ketoprofen · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,730items
Diethylamine salicylate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Diethylamine salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 12,135 | 6,730 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,895 | 86,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £120,307 | £25,348 |
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