Methylprednisolone acetate vs Febuxostat
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 3.5× as often as Febuxostat in March 2026 — 68,423 items versus 19,643 in England.
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,643items
Febuxostat · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Febuxostat |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 68,423 | 19,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 715,216 | 227,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £338,729 | £104,382 |
See the full profile for Methylprednisolone acetate or Febuxostat.