Piroxicam vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 378.7× as often as Piroxicam in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 483 in England.
483items
Piroxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Piroxicam versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Piroxicam · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 483 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,650 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,360 | £2,247,752 |
See the full profile for Piroxicam or Methotrexate.