Formoterol fumarate vs Salbutamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 389.5× as often as Formoterol fumarate in March 2026 — 1,278,824 items versus 3,283 in England.
3,283items
Formoterol fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,278,824items
Salbutamol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Formoterol fumarate | Salbutamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,283 | 1,278,824 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43,379 | 16,501,442 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £100,758 | £4,308,641 |
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