Arthritis
What should I consider when looking at arthritis medicines?
Arthritis covers a range of joint conditions, so treatment is selected according to the underlying condition, the degree of inflammation or pain, other medicines and an individual clinical assessment. Anti-inflammatory medicines may have different roles in symptom relief and the management of inflammatory flares. A prescriber can determine whether a particular option is appropriate; products with different active ingredients should not be treated as interchangeable.
Which medicine groups may be used for arthritis in the UK?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are established options for reducing pain and inflammation in some forms of arthritis. Corticosteroids may also be used in clinically recognised inflammatory arthritis or for flares, depending on the circumstances. In the UK, piroxicam is a prescription-only medicine and is not recommended as a first-line NSAID; its use follows an individual risk assessment. Prednisolone tablets are also prescription-only medicines in the UK.
Which arthritis treatment options do we list?
We list two oral prescription options with distinct active ingredients and medicine classes. The comparison below is intended to help you identify the product, form, strengths and offer starting points before following your prescription.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from | Lowest listed unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feldene | Piroxicam | Capsule | 10 mg, 20 mg | £16.30 | £0.37 per capsule |
| Prednisolone | Prednisolone | Tablet | 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg | £46.67 | £0.38 per tablet |
How do the forms and pack sizes differ?
Feldene is supplied as capsules in 10 mg and 20 mg strengths, with packs ranging from 30 to 360 capsules depending on strength. Prednisolone is supplied as tablets in 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg strengths, with packs from 10 to 360 tablets. The prescribed strength, medicine type and quantity should guide selection rather than a comparison of unit prices between capsules and tablets.
How do we deliver these medicines and what storage points matter?
We can dispatch this category to the UK by Express delivery, with tracking and an estimated 4-7 days, or Standard delivery, estimated at 14-21 days without tracking. Express shipping costs £22.22 and Standard shipping costs £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 should be kept in tightly closed containers and protected from light; Feldene's stated storage range is 20°C to 25°C, with permitted excursions from 15°C to 30°C, while prednisolone should be kept at 20°C to 25°C away from moisture, heat and light. We prepare every shipment carefully to protect the contents during delivery. Bring the parcel inside promptly and store each medicine as directed on its label.