Methyl salicylate/levomenthol vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 1,766.9× as often as Methyl salicylate/levomenthol in May 2026 — 24,737 items versus 14 in England.
14items
Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,737items
Piroxicam · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methyl salicylate/levomenthol | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14 | 24,737 |
| Items, last 12 months | 137 | 300,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £618 | £61,693 |
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