Olsalazine sodium vs Balsalazide sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Balsalazide sodium was dispensed 4.7× as often as Olsalazine sodium in April 2026 — 2,857 items versus 610 in England.
610items
Olsalazine sodium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,857items
Balsalazide sodium · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Olsalazine sodium | Balsalazide sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 610 | 2,857 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,850 | 35,287 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £143,172 | £121,095 |
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