Salbutamol vs Indacaterol/glycopyrronium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 99.4× as often as Indacaterol/glycopyrronium in April 2026 — 1,216,938 items versus 12,239 in England.
1,216,938items
Salbutamol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,239items
Indacaterol/glycopyrronium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salbutamol versus Indacaterol/glycopyrronium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salbutamol · ╌ Indacaterol/glycopyrronium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Indacaterol/glycopyrronium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,216,938 | 12,239 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,248,264 | 160,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £4,018,686 | £464,326 |
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