Terbutaline sulphate vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 1.8× as often as Terbutaline sulphate in March 2026 — 37,939 items versus 21,469 in England.
21,469items
Terbutaline sulphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,939items
Theophylline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Terbutaline sulphate versus Theophylline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Terbutaline sulphate · ╌ Theophylline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Terbutaline sulphate | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 21,469 | 37,939 |
| Items, last 12 months | 285,098 | 465,224 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £225,218 | £991,210 |
See the full profile for Terbutaline sulphate or Theophylline.