Ketoprofen vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 2.1× as often as Ketoprofen in May 2026 — 24,737 items versus 11,651 in England.
11,651items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,737items
Piroxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,651 | 24,737 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,218 | 300,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,568 | £61,693 |
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