Montelukast vs Zafirlukast
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Montelukast was dispensed 208,118.5× as often as Zafirlukast in March 2026 — 416,237 items versus 2 in England.
416,237items
Montelukast · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Zafirlukast · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Montelukast versus Zafirlukast: national items dispensed by month
▬ Montelukast · ╌ Zafirlukast
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Montelukast | Zafirlukast |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 416,237 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,907,834 | 21 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £386,754 | £44 |
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