Olsalazine sodium vs Balsalazide sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Balsalazide sodium was dispensed 4.8× as often as Olsalazine sodium in May 2026 — 2,754 items versus 578 in England.
578items
Olsalazine sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,754items
Balsalazide sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Olsalazine sodium versus Balsalazide sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Olsalazine sodium · ╌ Balsalazide sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Olsalazine sodium | Balsalazide sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 578 | 2,754 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,703 | 34,962 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £142,261 | £119,157 |
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