Sodium cromoglicate vs Azelastine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium cromoglicate was dispensed 9.6× as often as Azelastine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 52,929 items versus 5,518 in England.
52,929items
Sodium cromoglicate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,518items
Azelastine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium cromoglicate versus Azelastine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium cromoglicate · ╌ Azelastine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium cromoglicate | Azelastine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 52,929 | 5,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 627,506 | 64,581 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £167,599 | £46,009 |
See the full profile for Sodium cromoglicate or Azelastine hydrochloride.