Clobetasol propionate vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasol propionate was dispensed 2.2× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 84,637 items versus 38,206 in England.
84,637items
Clobetasol propionate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,206items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clobetasol propionate versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clobetasol propionate · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clobetasol propionate | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 84,637 | 38,206 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,029,137 | 475,949 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £553,834 | £251,915 |
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