Methylprednisolone acetate vs Penicillamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 180.9× as often as Penicillamine in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 391 in England.
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
391items
Penicillamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Penicillamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Penicillamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Penicillamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 70,715 | 391 |
| Items, last 12 months | 749,895 | 5,195 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353,654 | £102,289 |
See the full profile for Methylprednisolone acetate or Penicillamine.