Budesonide vs Ciclesonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 123.0× as often as Ciclesonide in March 2026 — 441,490 items versus 3,590 in England.
441,490items
Budesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,590items
Ciclesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Ciclesonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Ciclesonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Ciclesonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 441,490 | 3,590 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,702,193 | 44,812 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14,964,646 | £117,357 |
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