Ipratropium bromide vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 3.2× as often as Ipratropium bromide in May 2026 — 35,481 items versus 11,053 in England.
11,053items
Ipratropium bromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,481items
Theophylline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ipratropium bromide versus Theophylline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ipratropium bromide · ╌ Theophylline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ipratropium bromide | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,053 | 35,481 |
| Items, last 12 months | 149,578 | 457,676 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,520 | £926,515 |
See the full profile for Ipratropium bromide or Theophylline.