Ketoprofen vs Dimethyl sulfoxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 5,825.5× as often as Dimethyl sulfoxide in May 2026 — 11,651 items versus 2 in England.
11,651items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Dimethyl sulfoxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Dimethyl sulfoxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Dimethyl sulfoxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Dimethyl sulfoxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,651 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,218 | 8 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,568 | £163 |
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