Budesonide vs Formoterol/glycopyrronium/budesonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 10.9× as often as Formoterol/glycopyrronium/budesonide in March 2026 — 441,490 items versus 40,556 in England.
441,490items
Budesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,556items
Formoterol/glycopyrronium/budesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Formoterol/glycopyrronium/budesonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Formoterol/glycopyrronium/budesonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Formoterol/glycopyrronium/budesonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 441,490 | 40,556 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,702,193 | 409,912 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14,964,646 | £1,963,518 |
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