Olsalazine sodium vs Budesonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 13.4× as often as Olsalazine sodium in March 2026 — 8,647 items versus 644 in England.
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Olsalazine sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,647items
Budesonide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Olsalazine sodium | Budesonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 644 | 8,647 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,877 | 101,198 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £158,860 | £835,724 |
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