Salbutamol vs Indacaterol/glycopyrronium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 100.9× as often as Indacaterol/glycopyrronium in March 2026 — 1,278,824 items versus 12,668 in England.
1,278,824items
Salbutamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,668items
Indacaterol/glycopyrronium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Indacaterol/glycopyrronium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,278,824 | 12,668 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,501,442 | 162,672 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,308,641 | £481,215 |
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