Theophylline vs Salbutamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 49.4× as often as Salbutamol in March 2026 — 37,939 items versus 768 in England.
37,939items
Theophylline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
768items
Salbutamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Theophylline versus Salbutamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Theophylline · ╌ Salbutamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Theophylline | Salbutamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 37,939 | 768 |
| Items, last 12 months | 465,224 | 9,606 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £991,210 | £25,631 |
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