| Ibuprofen (basic price, quantity) | Unit cost | Cost/month 800mg/day | Cost/month 1,200mg/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mg/5ml oral suspension (£8.88, 500ml) | £0.09/5ml | £21.60 | £32.39 |
| 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free (£1.33, 100ml) | £0.07/5ml | £16.17 | £24.26 |
| 200mg tablets (£1.00, 24) | £0.04 | £5.07 | £7.60 |
| 200mg tablets (£3.50, 84) | £0.04 | £5.07 | £7.60 |
| 400mg tablets (£1.07, 24) | £0.04 | £2.71 | £4.07 |
| 400mg tablets (£3.75, 84) | £0.04 | £2.71 | £4.07 |
| 600mg effervescent granules sachets (£6.80, 20) | £0.34 | £20.67a | £20.67 |
| 600mg tablets (£5.66, 84) | £0.07 | £3.27b | £4.10 |
costed using two sachets on the assumption that the remaining contents is discarded
600mg plus 200mg
From: Appendix K, Health Economics
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