Methyl salicylate/levomenthol vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 15,065.3× as often as Methyl salicylate/levomenthol in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 22 in England.
22items
Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyl salicylate/levomenthol versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methyl salicylate/levomenthol | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 22 | 331,436 |
| Items, last 12 months | 130 | 3,893,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £565 | £1,427,391 |
See the full profile for Methyl salicylate/levomenthol or Ibuprofen.