Clobetasol propionate vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasol propionate was dispensed 2.1× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 89,423 items versus 42,490 in England.
89,423items
Clobetasol propionate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,490items
Hydrocortisone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Clobetasol propionate | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 89,423 | 42,490 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,028,788 | 476,110 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £593,072 | £279,332 |
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