Formoterol fumarate vs Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol was dispensed 38.7× as often as Formoterol fumarate in May 2026 — 115,721 items versus 2,992 in England.
2,992items
Formoterol fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
115,721items
Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Formoterol fumarate versus Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Formoterol fumarate · ╌ Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Formoterol fumarate | Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,992 | 115,721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,601 | 1,392,498 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £91,371 | £4,340,083 |
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