Methotrexate vs Colchicine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 3.7× as often as Colchicine in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 51,255 in England.
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
51,255items
Colchicine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Colchicine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Colchicine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Colchicine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 190,005 | 51,255 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,236,642 | 598,058 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,295,534 | £30,911 |
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