Salbutamol vs Ephedrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 7,635.2× as often as Ephedrine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,160,557 items versus 152 in England.
1,160,557items
Salbutamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
152items
Ephedrine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Ephedrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,160,557 | 152 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,922,911 | 2,063 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,895,420 | £54,956 |
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