Meloxicam vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 6.9× as often as Meloxicam in June 2026 — 191,061 items versus 27,562 in England.
27,562items
Meloxicam · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
191,061items
Methotrexate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Meloxicam versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Meloxicam · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Meloxicam | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 27,562 | 191,061 |
| Items, last 12 months | 337,843 | 2,244,776 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £29,102 | £2,395,912 |
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