Methotrexate vs Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 22,861.0× as often as Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 8 in England.
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 182,888 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,236,227 | 84 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,247,752 | £14 |
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