Naproxen vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 8.6× as often as Methylprednisolone acetate in May 2026 — 607,094 items versus 70,715 in England.
607,094items
Naproxen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 607,094 | 70,715 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,498,192 | 749,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,708,614 | £353,654 |
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