Acetic acid vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 2.8× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 8,133 items versus 2,914 in England.
8,133items
Acetic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,914items
Hydrocortisone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Acetic acid | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,133 | 2,914 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79,449 | 34,079 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £43,050 | £102,896 |
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