P298 Budesonide MMX versus Prednisolone for Ulcerative Colitis: Comparative outcomes from a British retrospective multi-centre study

Background Budesonide MMX (Cortiment) is superior to placebo for mild to moderate UC flares and has a favourable side effect profile. However, no head-to-head data with Prednisolone exist. During the COVID-19 pandemic many IBD units chose Cortiment as first line treatment for outpatients’ flares of UC. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare outcomes of Cortiment vs Prednisolone treatment for UC. Methods Hospital based prescriptions...