Sulfasalazine vs Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sulfasalazine was dispensed 269.7× as often as Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) in April 2026 — 68,764 items versus 255 in England.
68,764items
Sulfasalazine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
255items
Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sulfasalazine versus Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Sulfasalazine · ╌ Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sulfasalazine | Beclometasone dipropionate (Systemic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 68,764 | 255 |
| Items, last 12 months | 835,057 | 3,614 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £707,890 | £14,922 |
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