Theophylline vs Salbutamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 49.5× as often as Salbutamol in May 2026 — 35,481 items versus 717 in England.
35,481items
Theophylline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
717items
Salbutamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Theophylline versus Salbutamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Theophylline · ╌ Salbutamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Theophylline | Salbutamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35,481 | 717 |
| Items, last 12 months | 457,676 | 9,652 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £926,515 | £23,355 |
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