Budesonide vs Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 6.6× as often as Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol in May 2026 — 426,847 items versus 64,979 in England.
426,847items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
64,979items
Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 426,847 | 64,979 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,857,771 | 868,327 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £14,450,848 | £1,993,706 |
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