Salbutamol vs Umeclidinium bromide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 51.9× as often as Umeclidinium bromide in April 2026 — 1,216,938 items versus 23,445 in England.
1,216,938items
Salbutamol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,445items
Umeclidinium bromide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salbutamol versus Umeclidinium bromide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salbutamol · ╌ Umeclidinium bromide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Umeclidinium bromide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,216,938 | 23,445 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,248,264 | 300,727 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £4,018,686 | £736,863 |
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