Ketoprofen vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 27.2× as often as Ketoprofen in April 2026 — 330,156 items versus 12,135 in England.
12,135items
Ketoprofen · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
330,156items
Ibuprofen · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 12,135 | 330,156 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,895 | 3,906,940 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £120,307 | £1,428,117 |
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