Azelastine hydrochloride vs Beclometasone dipropionate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Beclometasone dipropionate was dispensed 20.8× as often as Azelastine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 113,286 items versus 5,446 in England.
5,446items
Azelastine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
113,286items
Beclometasone dipropionate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelastine hydrochloride versus Beclometasone dipropionate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelastine hydrochloride · ╌ Beclometasone dipropionate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azelastine hydrochloride | Beclometasone dipropionate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,446 | 113,286 |
| Items, last 12 months | 58,809 | 1,336,466 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £64,269 | £327,131 |
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