Deflazacort vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 112.8× as often as Deflazacort in May 2026 — 46,354 items versus 411 in England.
411items
Deflazacort · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
46,354items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Deflazacort versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Deflazacort · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Deflazacort | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 411 | 46,354 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,168 | 560,262 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £11,082 | £1,190,537 |
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