Methylprednisolone acetate vs Febuxostat
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 3.7× as often as Febuxostat in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 19,263 in England.
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,263items
Febuxostat · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Febuxostat |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 70,715 | 19,263 |
| Items, last 12 months | 749,895 | 230,938 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353,654 | £86,632 |
See the full profile for Methylprednisolone acetate or Febuxostat.