Salmeterol vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 5.4× as often as Salmeterol in May 2026 — 35,481 items versus 6,556 in England.
6,556items
Salmeterol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,481items
Theophylline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salmeterol versus Theophylline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salmeterol · ╌ Theophylline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Salmeterol | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,556 | 35,481 |
| Items, last 12 months | 91,975 | 457,676 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £251,312 | £926,515 |
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