Cortisone acetate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 24,164.5× as often as Cortisone acetate in March 2026 — 48,329 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Cortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
48,329items
Hydrocortisone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Cortisone acetate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 48,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 51 | 557,750 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,035 | £1,167,229 |
See the full profile for Cortisone acetate or Hydrocortisone.