Naproxen vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 3.3× as often as Methotrexate in May 2026 — 607,094 items versus 182,888 in England.
607,094items
Naproxen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 607,094 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,498,192 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,708,614 | £2,247,752 |
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