Naproxen vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 9.3× as often as Methylprednisolone acetate in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 68,423 in England.
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 635,908 | 68,423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,541,183 | 715,216 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,673,757 | £338,729 |
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