Formoterol fumarate vs Salbutamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 387.9× as often as Formoterol fumarate in May 2026 — 1,160,557 items versus 2,992 in England.
2,992items
Formoterol fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,160,557items
Salbutamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Formoterol fumarate versus Salbutamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Formoterol fumarate · ╌ Salbutamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Formoterol fumarate | Salbutamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,992 | 1,160,557 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,601 | 15,922,911 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £91,371 | £3,895,420 |
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