Salbutamol vs Ephedrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 7,992.7× as often as Ephedrine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,278,824 items versus 160 in England.
1,278,824items
Salbutamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
160items
Ephedrine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salbutamol versus Ephedrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salbutamol · ╌ Ephedrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Ephedrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,278,824 | 160 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,501,442 | 2,090 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,308,641 | £54,832 |
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