Balsalazide sodium vs Budesonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 3.0× as often as Balsalazide sodium in March 2026 — 8,647 items versus 2,867 in England.
2,867items
Balsalazide sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,647items
Budesonide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Balsalazide sodium | Budesonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,867 | 8,647 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35,373 | 101,198 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £122,982 | £835,724 |
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