Methotrexate vs Probenecid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 5,542.1× as often as Probenecid in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 33 in England.
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
33items
Probenecid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Probenecid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Probenecid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Probenecid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 182,888 | 33 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,236,227 | 509 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,247,752 | £3,194 |
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