Balsalazide sodium vs Budesonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 3.1× as often as Balsalazide sodium in May 2026 — 8,527 items versus 2,754 in England.
2,754items
Balsalazide sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,527items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Balsalazide sodium versus Budesonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Balsalazide sodium · ╌ Budesonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Balsalazide sodium | Budesonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,754 | 8,527 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34,962 | 102,260 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £119,157 | £836,433 |
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