Methylprednisolone acetate vs Apremilast
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 3,367.4× as often as Apremilast in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 21 in England.
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21items
Apremilast · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Apremilast |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 70,715 | 21 |
| Items, last 12 months | 749,895 | 255 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353,654 | £22,629 |
See the full profile for Methylprednisolone acetate or Apremilast.