Naproxen vs Colchicine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 12.4× as often as Colchicine in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 51,255 in England.
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
51,255items
Colchicine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Colchicine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Colchicine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Colchicine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 635,908 | 51,255 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,541,183 | 598,058 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,673,757 | £30,911 |
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