Methotrexate vs Colchicine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 3.5× as often as Colchicine in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 52,055 in England.
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52,055items
Colchicine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Colchicine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Colchicine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Colchicine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 182,888 | 52,055 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,236,227 | 599,757 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,247,752 | £28,705 |
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