Acetic acid vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 1.8× as often as Hydrocortisone in March 2026 — 8,133 items versus 4,486 in England.
8,133items
Acetic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,486items
Hydrocortisone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Acetic acid | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,133 | 4,486 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79,449 | 25,703 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £43,050 | £34,613 |
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