Methylprednisolone acetate vs Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 8,839.4× as often as Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 8 in England.
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 70,715 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 749,895 | 84 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353,654 | £14 |
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