Salbutamol vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 33.7× as often as Theophylline in March 2026 — 1,278,824 items versus 37,939 in England.
1,278,824items
Salbutamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,939items
Theophylline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salbutamol versus Theophylline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salbutamol · ╌ Theophylline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,278,824 | 37,939 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,501,442 | 465,224 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,308,641 | £991,210 |
See the full profile for Salbutamol or Theophylline.