Alclometasone dipropionate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 152,813.0× as often as Alclometasone dipropionate in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Alclometasone dipropionate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alclometasone dipropionate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alclometasone dipropionate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alclometasone dipropionate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 305,626 |
| Items, last 12 months | 88 | 3,346,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £31 | £1,910,657 |
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