Anti-Inflammatories
Anti-inflammatories are not one uniform type of medicine. The category includes medicines that act throughout the body, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as well as corticosteroids designed for local inflammation. The active ingredient, dosage form and intended area of treatment are important distinctions when discussing an appropriate option with a prescriber.
What types of anti-inflammatory medicines are commonly used?
NSAIDs are long-established anti-inflammatory medicines used for pain and inflammatory joint conditions, while corticosteroids are used in a range of formulations to manage inflammation in particular parts of the body. These groups work differently and are not interchangeable. A prescriber can take account of the condition being treated, other medicines and individual risks when deciding whether an anti-inflammatory medicine is suitable.
Which differences matter before choosing an anti-inflammatory?
Start with the medicine class and route. Piroxicam is an NSAID supplied here as an oral capsule, whereas budesonide is a corticosteroid supplied here as a nasal spray. Their strengths are expressed differently, too: mg for Feldene and mcg for Rhinocort. These products should not be treated as direct alternatives simply because both belong in the wider anti-inflammatory category.
Which anti-inflammatories do we list?
We offer two distinct products in this category. The comparison below summarises their active ingredients, forms, strengths and starting prices; the commercial units shown reflect the package type used for each offer.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from | Lowest unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feldene | Piroxicam | Capsule | 10 mg, 20 mg | £16.30 | £0.37 per capsule |
| Rhinocort | Budesonide | Nasal spray | 100 mcg, 200 mcg | £50.37 | £38.40 per inhaler |
For Feldene, we offer 10 mg packs of 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 or 360 capsules, and 20 mg packs of 60, 90, 120, 180, 270 or 360 capsules. Rhinocort is offered in 100 mcg packs of 1 to 10 inhalers and 200 mcg packs of 1, 3 or 6 inhalers.
How do UK prescription and authorisation details differ?
In the United Kingdom, piroxicam is a prescription-only medicine. It is not recommended as a first-line NSAID and may be prescribed for symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis after an individual risk assessment. For the supplied Rhinocort 100 mcg and 200 mcg inhaler presentations, the available information does not confirm a UK marketing authorisation. This does not change the products we list in this category, but it means the same UK prescription or authorisation status should not be assumed for both products.
Can we dispatch these products, and what should be considered for delivery?
You can order from us for delivery to the UK. We offer tracked Express shipping, estimated at 4-7 days, for £22.22, and Standard shipping without tracking, estimated at 14-21 days, for £11.10. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Bitcoin and USDT.
Both products are stored at 20°C to 25°C, with permitted excursions from 15°C to 30°C. Feldene should be protected from light and kept in its tightly closed container. Rhinocort should be protected from light, kept upright with its cap on and not frozen. Our packaging helps protect the order during delivery. Once it arrives, collect it promptly and follow the storage directions on each product.