Salmeterol vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 5.3× as often as Salmeterol in March 2026 — 37,939 items versus 7,103 in England.
7,103items
Salmeterol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,939items
Theophylline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salmeterol versus Theophylline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salmeterol · ╌ Theophylline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Salmeterol | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,103 | 37,939 |
| Items, last 12 months | 96,378 | 465,224 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £272,695 | £991,210 |
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