Mesalazine (Systemic) vs Balsalazide sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mesalazine (Systemic) was dispensed 47.6× as often as Balsalazide sodium in March 2026 — 136,369 items versus 2,867 in England.
136,369items
Mesalazine (Systemic) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,867items
Balsalazide sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Mesalazine (Systemic) | Balsalazide sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 136,369 | 2,867 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,626,325 | 35,373 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,840,163 | £122,982 |
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