Sulfasalazine vs Budesonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sulfasalazine was dispensed 8.1× as often as Budesonide in March 2026 — 70,109 items versus 8,647 in England.
70,109items
Sulfasalazine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,647items
Budesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sulfasalazine versus Budesonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sulfasalazine · ╌ Budesonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sulfasalazine | Budesonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 70,109 | 8,647 |
| Items, last 12 months | 835,062 | 101,198 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £709,070 | £835,724 |
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