Balsalazide sodium vs Sulfasalazine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sulfasalazine was dispensed 24.4× as often as Balsalazide sodium in May 2026 — 67,208 items versus 2,754 in England.
2,754items
Balsalazide sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,208items
Sulfasalazine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Balsalazide sodium versus Sulfasalazine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Balsalazide sodium · ╌ Sulfasalazine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Balsalazide sodium | Sulfasalazine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,754 | 67,208 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34,962 | 830,830 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £119,157 | £690,132 |
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