Ketoprofen vs Methyl salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 10.3× as often as Methyl salicylate in March 2026 — 12,141 items versus 1,176 in England.
12,141items
Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,176items
Methyl salicylate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Methyl salicylate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Methyl salicylate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Methyl salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,141 | 1,176 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,785 | 14,693 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,207 | £8,277 |
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