Ketoprofen vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 27.3× as often as Ketoprofen in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 12,141 in England.
12,141items
Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,141 | 331,436 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,785 | 3,893,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,207 | £1,427,391 |
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