Ketoprofen vs Methyl salicylate/levomenthol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 551.9× as often as Methyl salicylate/levomenthol in March 2026 — 12,141 items versus 22 in England.
12,141items
Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22items
Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Methyl salicylate/levomenthol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Methyl salicylate/levomenthol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Methyl salicylate/levomenthol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,141 | 22 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,785 | 130 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,207 | £565 |
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