Salbutamol vs Glycopyrronium/formoterol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 82.5× as often as Glycopyrronium/formoterol in May 2026 — 1,160,557 items versus 14,072 in England.
1,160,557items
Salbutamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,072items
Glycopyrronium/formoterol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salbutamol versus Glycopyrronium/formoterol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salbutamol · ╌ Glycopyrronium/formoterol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Glycopyrronium/formoterol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,160,557 | 14,072 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,922,911 | 156,084 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,895,420 | £498,258 |
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