Methyl salicylate vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 281.2× as often as Methyl salicylate in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 1,137 in England.
1,137items
Methyl salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyl salicylate versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyl salicylate · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methyl salicylate | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,137 | 319,724 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,348 | 3,894,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,005 | £1,385,245 |
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