Formoterol fumarate vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 11.6× as often as Formoterol fumarate in March 2026 — 37,939 items versus 3,283 in England.
3,283items
Formoterol fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,939items
Theophylline · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Formoterol fumarate | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,283 | 37,939 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43,379 | 465,224 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £100,758 | £991,210 |
See the full profile for Formoterol fumarate or Theophylline.