Budesonide vs Sodium cromoglicate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 5.7× as often as Sodium cromoglicate in May 2026 — 8,527 items versus 1,507 in England.
8,527items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,507items
Sodium cromoglicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Sodium cromoglicate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Sodium cromoglicate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Sodium cromoglicate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8,527 | 1,507 |
| Items, last 12 months | 102,260 | 17,968 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £836,433 | £480,989 |
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