Salmeterol vs Tiotropium bromide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tiotropium bromide was dispensed 22.2× as often as Salmeterol in May 2026 — 145,426 items versus 6,556 in England.
6,556items
Salmeterol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
145,426items
Tiotropium bromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salmeterol versus Tiotropium bromide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salmeterol · ╌ Tiotropium bromide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Salmeterol | Tiotropium bromide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,556 | 145,426 |
| Items, last 12 months | 91,975 | 1,858,301 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £251,312 | £4,094,086 |
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