Budesonide vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 8,527.0× as often as Hydrocortisone in May 2026 — 8,527 items versus 1 in England.
8,527items
Budesonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8,527 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 102,260 | 28 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £836,433 | £800 |
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