Mesalazine (Systemic) vs Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mesalazine (Systemic) was dispensed 512.5× as often as Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) in May 2026 — 130,186 items versus 254 in England.
130,186items
Mesalazine (Systemic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
254items
Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mesalazine (Systemic) versus Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Mesalazine (Systemic) · ╌ Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mesalazine (Systemic) | Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 130,186 | 254 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,618,592 | 3,562 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,516,097 | £14,166 |
See the full profile for Mesalazine (Systemic) or Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic).