Budesonide vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Budesonide was dispensed 8,647.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 8,647 items versus 1 in England.
8,647items
Budesonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Hydrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Budesonide versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Budesonide · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Budesonide | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,647 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 101,198 | 25 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £835,724 | £19 |
See the full profile for Budesonide or Hydrocortisone acetate.