Meloxicam vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 6.8× as often as Meloxicam in April 2026 — 187,649 items versus 27,455 in England.
27,455items
Meloxicam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
187,649items
Methotrexate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Meloxicam versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Meloxicam · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Meloxicam | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 27,455 | 187,649 |
| Items, last 12 months | 342,084 | 2,242,345 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £29,232 | £2,311,461 |
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