Clobetasol propionate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 3.4× as often as Clobetasol propionate in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 89,423 in England.
89,423items
Clobetasol propionate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clobetasol propionate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clobetasol propionate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clobetasol propionate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 89,423 | 305,626 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,028,788 | 3,346,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £593,072 | £1,910,657 |
See the full profile for Clobetasol propionate or Hydrocortisone.