Naproxen vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 3.3× as often as Methotrexate in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 190,005 in England.
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 635,908 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,541,183 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,673,757 | £2,295,534 |
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