Budesonide vs Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 30.2× as often as Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) in March 2026 — 8,647 items versus 286 in England.
8,647items
Budesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
286items
Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,647 | 286 |
| Items, last 12 months | 101,198 | 3,684 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £835,724 | £15,695 |
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