Methyl salicylate vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 21.5× as often as Methyl salicylate in March 2026 — 25,309 items versus 1,176 in England.
1,176items
Methyl salicylate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,309items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyl salicylate versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyl salicylate · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methyl salicylate | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,176 | 25,309 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,693 | 300,178 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,277 | £59,170 |
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