Ipratropium bromide vs Tiotropium bromide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tiotropium bromide was dispensed 12.9× as often as Ipratropium bromide in April 2026 — 149,632 items versus 11,634 in England.
11,634items
Ipratropium bromide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
149,632items
Tiotropium bromide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ipratropium bromide versus Tiotropium bromide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ipratropium bromide · ╌ Tiotropium bromide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ipratropium bromide | Tiotropium bromide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 11,634 | 149,632 |
| Items, last 12 months | 152,252 | 1,878,560 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £165,261 | £4,220,615 |
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