Cortisone acetate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 46,354.0× as often as Cortisone acetate in May 2026 — 46,354 items versus 1 in England.
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Cortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
46,354items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cortisone acetate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cortisone acetate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cortisone acetate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 46,354 |
| Items, last 12 months | 48 | 560,262 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,369 | £1,190,537 |
See the full profile for Cortisone acetate or Hydrocortisone.