Budesonide vs Mometasone furoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 9,764.5× as often as Mometasone furoate in April 2026 — 429,636 items versus 44 in England.
429,636items
Budesonide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44items
Mometasone furoate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Mometasone furoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Mometasone furoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Mometasone furoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 429,636 | 44 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,791,754 | 1,507 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £14,534,538 | £1,589 |
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