Sulfasalazine vs Budesonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sulfasalazine was dispensed 7.9× as often as Budesonide in May 2026 — 67,208 items versus 8,527 in England.
67,208items
Sulfasalazine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,527items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sulfasalazine versus Budesonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sulfasalazine · ╌ Budesonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sulfasalazine | Budesonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 67,208 | 8,527 |
| Items, last 12 months | 830,830 | 102,260 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £690,132 | £836,433 |
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