Montelukast vs Zafirlukast
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Montelukast was dispensed 132,448.3× as often as Zafirlukast in May 2026 — 397,345 items versus 3 in England.
397,345items
Montelukast · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Zafirlukast · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Montelukast versus Zafirlukast: national items dispensed by month
▬ Montelukast · ╌ Zafirlukast
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Montelukast | Zafirlukast |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 397,345 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,890,731 | 22 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £387,007 | £1,230 |
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