Methotrexate vs Imatinib mesilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 3,225.0× as often as Imatinib mesilate in May 2026 — 3,225 items versus 1 in England.
3,225items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Imatinib mesilate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Imatinib mesilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Imatinib mesilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Imatinib mesilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,225 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,599 | 26 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £213,236 | £1,849 |
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