Meloxicam vs Naproxen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 22.8× as often as Meloxicam in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 27,952 in England.
27,952items
Meloxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Meloxicam versus Naproxen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Meloxicam · ╌ Naproxen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Meloxicam | Naproxen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 27,952 | 635,908 |
| Items, last 12 months | 343,549 | 7,541,183 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £29,295 | £1,673,757 |