Mefenamic acid vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 2.3× as often as Mefenamic acid in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 31,242 in England.
31,242items
Mefenamic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mefenamic acid versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mefenamic acid · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mefenamic acid | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 31,242 | 70,715 |
| Items, last 12 months | 360,191 | 749,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £723,149 | £353,654 |
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