Methylprednisolone acetate vs Colchicine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 1.4× as often as Colchicine in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 52,055 in England.
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52,055items
Colchicine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Colchicine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Colchicine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Colchicine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 70,715 | 52,055 |
| Items, last 12 months | 749,895 | 599,757 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353,654 | £28,705 |
See the full profile for Methylprednisolone acetate or Colchicine.