Balsalazide sodium vs Prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoate
Balsalazide sodium was dispensed 4.1× as often as Prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoate in March 2026 — 2,867 items versus 698 in England.
2,867items
Balsalazide sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
698items
Prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Balsalazide sodium versus Prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Balsalazide sodium · ╌ Prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Balsalazide sodium | Prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,867 | 698 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35,373 | 8,887 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £122,982 | £394,260 |
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