Ketoprofen vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 27.4× as often as Ketoprofen in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 11,651 in England.
11,651items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,651 | 319,724 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,218 | 3,894,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,568 | £1,385,245 |
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