Methyl salicylate vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 21.8× as often as Methyl salicylate in May 2026 — 24,737 items versus 1,137 in England.
1,137items
Methyl salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,737items
Piroxicam · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methyl salicylate | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,137 | 24,737 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,348 | 300,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,005 | £61,693 |
See the full profile for Methyl salicylate or Piroxicam.