Salbutamol vs Aclidinium bromide/formoterol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 101.8× as often as Aclidinium bromide/formoterol in May 2026 — 1,160,557 items versus 11,401 in England.
1,160,557items
Salbutamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,401items
Aclidinium bromide/formoterol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salbutamol versus Aclidinium bromide/formoterol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salbutamol · ╌ Aclidinium bromide/formoterol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Aclidinium bromide/formoterol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,160,557 | 11,401 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,932,519 | 148,201 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,895,420 | £419,023 |
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