Balsalazide sodium vs Sodium cromoglicate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Balsalazide sodium was dispensed 1.8× as often as Sodium cromoglicate in May 2026 — 2,754 items versus 1,507 in England.
2,754items
Balsalazide sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,507items
Sodium cromoglicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Balsalazide sodium versus Sodium cromoglicate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Balsalazide sodium · ╌ Sodium cromoglicate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Balsalazide sodium | Sodium cromoglicate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,754 | 1,507 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34,962 | 17,968 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £119,157 | £480,989 |
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