Salbutamol vs Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol was dispensed 156.8× as often as Salbutamol in March 2026 — 120,443 items versus 768 in England.
768items
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 | 768 | 120,443 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,606 | 1,381,833 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £25,631 | £4,509,343 |
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