Salbutamol vs Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salbutamol was dispensed 10.6× as often as Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol in March 2026 — 1,278,824 items versus 120,443 in England.
1,278,824items
Salbutamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
120,443items
Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Salbutamol | Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,278,824 | 120,443 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,501,442 | 1,381,833 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,308,641 | £4,509,343 |
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