Sodium cromoglicate vs Azelastine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium cromoglicate was dispensed 9.2× as often as Azelastine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 60,313 items versus 6,523 in England.
60,313items
Sodium cromoglicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,523items
Azelastine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sodium cromoglicate | Azelastine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,313 | 6,523 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,554 | 63,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £188,826 | £51,054 |
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