Acetic acid vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 2.7× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 6,992 items versus 2,545 in England.
6,992items
Acetic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,545items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetic acid versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetic acid · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetic acid | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,992 | 2,545 |
| Items, last 12 months | 83,627 | 34,768 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £37,422 | £89,393 |
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