Methylprednisolone acetate vs Leflunomide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 4.3× as often as Leflunomide in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 16,405 in England.
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,405items
Leflunomide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Leflunomide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Leflunomide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Leflunomide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 70,715 | 16,405 |
| Items, last 12 months | 749,895 | 197,406 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353,654 | £206,618 |
See the full profile for Methylprednisolone acetate or Leflunomide.