Budesonide vs Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal)
Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal) was dispensed 18.7× as often as Budesonide in March 2026 — 85,118 items versus 4,558 in England.
4,558items
Budesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85,118items
Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,558 | 85,118 |
| Items, last 12 months | 56,140 | 915,712 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £76,777 | £1,020,484 |
See the full profile for Budesonide or Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal).