Naproxen vs Nabumetone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 699.4× as often as Nabumetone in May 2026 — 607,094 items versus 868 in England.
607,094items
Naproxen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
868items
Nabumetone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Nabumetone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Nabumetone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Nabumetone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 607,094 | 868 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,498,192 | 11,499 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,708,614 | £138,663 |
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