Methotrexate vs Febuxostat
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 9.7× as often as Febuxostat in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 19,643 in England.
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,643items
Febuxostat · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Febuxostat: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Febuxostat
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Febuxostat |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 190,005 | 19,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,236,642 | 227,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,295,534 | £104,382 |
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