Mesalazine (Systemic) vs Balsalazide sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mesalazine (Systemic) was dispensed 47.3× as often as Balsalazide sodium in May 2026 — 130,186 items versus 2,754 in England.
130,186items
Mesalazine (Systemic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,754items
Balsalazide sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mesalazine (Systemic) versus Balsalazide sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mesalazine (Systemic) · ╌ Balsalazide sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mesalazine (Systemic) | Balsalazide sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 130,186 | 2,754 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,618,592 | 34,962 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,516,097 | £119,157 |
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