Ketoprofen vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 2.1× as often as Ketoprofen in March 2026 — 25,309 items versus 12,141 in England.
12,141items
Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,309items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,141 | 25,309 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,785 | 300,178 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,207 | £59,170 |
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