Naproxen vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 1,190.8× as often as Piroxicam in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 534 in England.
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
534items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 635,908 | 534 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,541,183 | 6,825 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,673,757 | £6,790 |