Methyl salicylate/levomenthol vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 22,837.4× as often as Methyl salicylate/levomenthol in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 14 in England.
14items
Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methyl salicylate/levomenthol | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14 | 319,724 |
| Items, last 12 months | 137 | 3,894,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £618 | £1,385,245 |
See the full profile for Methyl salicylate/levomenthol or Ibuprofen.