Budesonide vs Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 33.6× as often as Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) in May 2026 — 8,527 items versus 254 in England.
8,527items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
254items
Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8,527 | 254 |
| Items, last 12 months | 102,260 | 3,562 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £836,433 | £14,166 |
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