Methotrexate vs Afatinib
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 3,354.0× as often as Afatinib in June 2026 — 3,354 items versus 1 in England.
3,354items
Methotrexate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Afatinib · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Afatinib: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Afatinib
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Afatinib |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 3,354 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,578 | 2 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £222,380 | £2,023 |
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