Deflazacort vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 1,122.2× as often as Deflazacort in May 2026 — 461,218 items versus 411 in England.
411items
Deflazacort · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
461,218items
Prednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Deflazacort versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Deflazacort · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Deflazacort | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 411 | 461,218 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,168 | 6,074,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £11,082 | £1,189,633 |
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