Salbutamol vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 32.7× as often as Theophylline in May 2026 — 1,160,557 items versus 35,481 in England.
1,160,557items
Salbutamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,481items
Theophylline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salbutamol versus Theophylline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salbutamol · ╌ Theophylline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,160,557 | 35,481 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,922,911 | 457,676 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,895,420 | £926,515 |
See the full profile for Salbutamol or Theophylline.