Azelastine hydrochloride vs Fluticasone propionate (Nasal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) was dispensed 15.0× as often as Azelastine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 81,659 items versus 5,446 in England.
5,446items
Azelastine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
81,659items
Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelastine hydrochloride versus Fluticasone propionate (Nasal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelastine hydrochloride · ╌ Fluticasone propionate (Nasal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azelastine hydrochloride | Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,446 | 81,659 |
| Items, last 12 months | 58,809 | 961,378 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £64,269 | £1,219,336 |
See the full profile for Azelastine hydrochloride or Fluticasone propionate (Nasal).