Ipratropium bromide vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 3.2× as often as Ipratropium bromide in March 2026 — 37,939 items versus 11,994 in England.
11,994items
Ipratropium bromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,939items
Theophylline · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ipratropium bromide | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11,994 | 37,939 |
| Items, last 12 months | 154,062 | 465,224 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £177,806 | £991,210 |
See the full profile for Ipratropium bromide or Theophylline.