Methylprednisolone acetate vs Febuxostat
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 3.3× as often as Febuxostat in April 2026 — 64,075 items versus 19,622 in England.
64,075items
Methylprednisolone acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,622items
Febuxostat · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Febuxostat: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Febuxostat
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Febuxostat |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 64,075 | 19,622 |
| Items, last 12 months | 731,783 | 229,072 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £318,320 | £87,481 |
See the full profile for Methylprednisolone acetate or Febuxostat.