Balsalazide sodium vs Sulfasalazine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sulfasalazine was dispensed 24.5× as often as Balsalazide sodium in March 2026 — 70,109 items versus 2,867 in England.
2,867items
Balsalazide sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,109items
Sulfasalazine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Balsalazide sodium | Sulfasalazine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,867 | 70,109 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35,373 | 835,062 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £122,982 | £709,070 |
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