Clobetasol propionate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 3.2× as often as Clobetasol propionate in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 84,637 in England.
84,637items
Clobetasol propionate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Clobetasol propionate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 84,637 | 272,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,029,137 | 3,345,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £553,834 | £1,646,355 |
See the full profile for Clobetasol propionate or Hydrocortisone.