Balsalazide sodium vs Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Balsalazide sodium was dispensed 10.8× as often as Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) in May 2026 — 2,754 items versus 254 in England.
2,754items
Balsalazide sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
254items
Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Balsalazide sodium versus Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Balsalazide sodium · ╌ Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Balsalazide sodium | Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,754 | 254 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34,962 | 3,562 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £119,157 | £14,166 |
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