Ketoprofen vs Methyl salicylate/levomenthol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 832.2× as often as Methyl salicylate/levomenthol in May 2026 — 11,651 items versus 14 in England.
11,651items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14items
Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Methyl salicylate/levomenthol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,651 | 14 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,218 | 137 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,568 | £618 |
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