Meloxicam vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 2.6× as often as Meloxicam in June 2026 — 72,033 items versus 27,562 in England.
27,562items
Meloxicam · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
72,033items
Methylprednisolone acetate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Meloxicam versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Meloxicam · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Meloxicam | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 27,562 | 72,033 |
| Items, last 12 months | 337,843 | 765,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £29,102 | £350,309 |
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