Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate
Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate was ranked 1637th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 3 items, down 50.0% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £12.80
- Year on year Down 50.0% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurofen Express 256mg tablets | 1001010APBBAAAA | 1 | £4 |
| Nurofen Express 256mg caplets | 1001010APBBACAA | 1 | £10 |
| Nurofen Pain Relief Max Strength 512mg tablets | 1001010APBCABAB | 1 | £24 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.