Clobetasone butyrate vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasone butyrate was dispensed 3.6× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 153,493 items versus 42,490 in England.
153,493items
Clobetasone butyrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,490items
Hydrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clobetasone butyrate versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clobetasone butyrate · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clobetasone butyrate | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 153,493 | 42,490 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,721,767 | 476,110 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,269,010 | £279,332 |
See the full profile for Clobetasone butyrate or Hydrocortisone acetate.