Budesonide vs Prednisolone sodium phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 13.4× as often as Prednisolone sodium phosphate in May 2026 — 8,527 items versus 638 in England.
8,527items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
638items
Prednisolone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Prednisolone sodium phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Prednisolone sodium phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Prednisolone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8,527 | 638 |
| Items, last 12 months | 102,260 | 8,918 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £836,433 | £323,781 |
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