Olsalazine sodium vs Budesonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 14.8× as often as Olsalazine sodium in May 2026 — 8,527 items versus 578 in England.
578items
Olsalazine sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,527items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Olsalazine sodium versus Budesonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Olsalazine sodium · ╌ Budesonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Olsalazine sodium | Budesonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 578 | 8,527 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,703 | 102,260 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £142,261 | £836,433 |
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