Naproxen vs Phenylbutazone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 639,633.0× as often as Phenylbutazone in June 2026 — 639,633 items versus 1 in England.
639,633items
Naproxen · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Phenylbutazone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Phenylbutazone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Phenylbutazone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Phenylbutazone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 639,633 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,504,383 | 57 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,831,572 | £7 |
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