Methotrexate vs Febuxostat
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 9.5× as often as Febuxostat in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 19,263 in England.
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,263items
Febuxostat · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Febuxostat: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Febuxostat
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Febuxostat |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 182,888 | 19,263 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,236,227 | 230,938 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,247,752 | £86,632 |
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