Phenylbutazone vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 190,005.0× as often as Phenylbutazone in April 2025 — 190,005 items versus 1 in England.
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Phenylbutazone · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Methotrexate · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenylbutazone versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenylbutazone · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2025
| Measure | Phenylbutazone | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2025 | 1 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2025 | £7 | £2,295,534 |
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