Salbutamol vs Terbutaline sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 59.6× as often as Terbutaline sulphate in March 2026 — 1,278,824 items versus 21,469 in England.
1,278,824items
Salbutamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,469items
Terbutaline sulphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salbutamol versus Terbutaline sulphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salbutamol · ╌ Terbutaline sulphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Terbutaline sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,278,824 | 21,469 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,501,442 | 285,098 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,308,641 | £225,218 |
See the full profile for Salbutamol or Terbutaline sulphate.