Beclometasone dipropionate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 2,593.6× as often as Beclometasone dipropionate in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 105 in England.
105items
Beclometasone dipropionate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Beclometasone dipropionate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Beclometasone dipropionate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Beclometasone dipropionate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 105 | 272,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,199 | 3,345,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £11,831 | £1,646,355 |
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