Budesonide vs Fluticasone propionate (Nasal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) was dispensed 18.0× as often as Budesonide in May 2026 — 81,659 items versus 4,541 in England.
4,541items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
81,659items
Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Fluticasone propionate (Nasal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Fluticasone propionate (Nasal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,541 | 81,659 |
| Items, last 12 months | 55,001 | 961,378 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £82,882 | £1,219,336 |
See the full profile for Budesonide or Fluticasone propionate (Nasal).