Methyl salicylate/levomenthol vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 1,150.4× as often as Methyl salicylate/levomenthol in March 2026 — 25,309 items versus 22 in England.
22items
Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,309items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyl salicylate/levomenthol versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methyl salicylate/levomenthol | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 22 | 25,309 |
| Items, last 12 months | 130 | 300,178 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £565 | £59,170 |
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