Budesonide vs Ciclesonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 123.6× as often as Ciclesonide in May 2026 — 426,847 items versus 3,454 in England.
426,847items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,454items
Ciclesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Ciclesonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Ciclesonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Ciclesonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 426,847 | 3,454 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,857,771 | 44,065 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £14,450,848 | £113,122 |
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