Naproxen vs Colchicine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 11.7× as often as Colchicine in May 2026 — 607,094 items versus 52,055 in England.
607,094items
Naproxen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52,055items
Colchicine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Colchicine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Colchicine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Colchicine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 607,094 | 52,055 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,498,192 | 599,757 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,708,614 | £28,705 |
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