Methylprednisolone acetate vs Penicillamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 160.6× as often as Penicillamine in March 2026 — 68,423 items versus 426 in England.
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
426items
Penicillamine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Penicillamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 68,423 | 426 |
| Items, last 12 months | 715,216 | 5,229 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £338,729 | £118,555 |
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