Budesonide vs Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 2.7× as often as Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation) in May 2026 — 426,847 items versus 160,431 in England.
426,847items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
160,431items
Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation): national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 426,847 | 160,431 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,857,771 | 2,202,492 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £14,450,848 | £4,764,948 |
See the full profile for Budesonide or Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation).