Budesonide vs Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 2.5× as often as Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation) in March 2026 — 441,490 items versus 174,010 in England.
441,490items
Budesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
174,010items
Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 441,490 | 174,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,702,193 | 2,288,889 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14,964,646 | £5,153,565 |
See the full profile for Budesonide or Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation).