Piroxicam vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 128.1× as often as Piroxicam in March 2026 — 68,423 items versus 534 in England.
534items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Piroxicam versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Piroxicam · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 534 | 68,423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,825 | 715,216 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,790 | £338,729 |
See the full profile for Piroxicam or Methylprednisolone acetate.