Tofacitinib vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 190,005.0× as often as Tofacitinib in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 1 in England.
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Tofacitinib · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tofacitinib versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tofacitinib · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tofacitinib | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £12 | £2,295,534 |
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