Methylprednisolone acetate vs Apremilast
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 2,631.7× as often as Apremilast in March 2026 — 68,423 items versus 26 in England.
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26items
Apremilast · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Apremilast: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Apremilast
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Apremilast |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 68,423 | 26 |
| Items, last 12 months | 715,216 | 240 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £338,729 | £30,162 |
See the full profile for Methylprednisolone acetate or Apremilast.