Salbutamol vs Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 10.0× as often as Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol in May 2026 — 1,160,557 items versus 115,721 in England.
1,160,557items
Salbutamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
115,721items
Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salbutamol versus Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salbutamol · ╌ Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,160,557 | 115,721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,018,852 | 1,391,047 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,895,420 | £4,340,083 |
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