Budesonide vs Fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 3.2× as often as Fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol in May 2026 — 426,847 items versus 133,397 in England.
426,847items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
133,397items
Fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 426,847 | 133,397 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,857,771 | 1,618,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £14,450,848 | £6,873,426 |
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