Budesonide vs Sodium cromoglicate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 5.4× as often as Sodium cromoglicate in March 2026 — 8,647 items versus 1,601 in England.
8,647items
Budesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,601items
Sodium cromoglicate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Sodium cromoglicate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,647 | 1,601 |
| Items, last 12 months | 101,198 | 17,820 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £835,724 | £546,729 |
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