Meloxicam vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 2.6× as often as Meloxicam in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 26,901 in England.
26,901items
Meloxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Meloxicam | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26,901 | 70,715 |
| Items, last 12 months | 338,917 | 749,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £28,364 | £353,654 |
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