Formoterol fumarate vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 11.9× as often as Formoterol fumarate in May 2026 — 35,481 items versus 2,992 in England.
2,992items
Formoterol fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,481items
Theophylline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Formoterol fumarate versus Theophylline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Formoterol fumarate · ╌ Theophylline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Formoterol fumarate | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,992 | 35,481 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,601 | 457,676 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £91,371 | £926,515 |
See the full profile for Formoterol fumarate or Theophylline.