Acetic acid vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 1.7× as often as Hydrocortisone in May 2026 — 6,992 items versus 4,026 in England.
6,992items
Acetic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,026items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetic acid versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetic acid · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetic acid | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,992 | 4,026 |
| Items, last 12 months | 83,627 | 32,857 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £37,422 | £31,037 |
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