Piroxicam vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 355.8× as often as Piroxicam in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 534 in England.
534items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Piroxicam versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Piroxicam · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 534 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,825 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,790 | £2,295,534 |
See the full profile for Piroxicam or Methotrexate.