Beclometasone dipropionate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 3,183.6× as often as Beclometasone dipropionate in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 96 in England.
96items
Beclometasone dipropionate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Beclometasone dipropionate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 96 | 305,626 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,242 | 3,346,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,236 | £1,910,657 |
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