Naproxen vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 1,256.9× as often as Piroxicam in May 2026 — 607,094 items versus 483 in England.
607,094items
Naproxen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
483items
Piroxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 607,094 | 483 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,498,192 | 6,650 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,708,614 | £9,360 |