Choline salicylate vs Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 54.8× as often as Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) in May 2026 — 1,535 items versus 28 in England.
1,535items
Choline salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28items
Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Choline salicylate versus Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate): national items dispensed by month
▬ Choline salicylate · ╌ Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,535 | 28 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,518 | 1,163 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,991 | £739 |
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