Salbutamol vs Glycopyrronium/formoterol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 89.4× as often as Glycopyrronium/formoterol in March 2026 — 1,278,824 items versus 14,298 in England.
1,278,824items
Salbutamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,298items
Glycopyrronium/formoterol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Glycopyrronium/formoterol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,278,824 | 14,298 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,501,442 | 149,766 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,308,641 | £505,310 |
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