Diflucortolone valerate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 136,164.5× as often as Diflucortolone valerate in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Diflucortolone valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diflucortolone valerate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diflucortolone valerate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diflucortolone valerate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2 | 272,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 29 | 3,345,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9 | £1,646,355 |
See the full profile for Diflucortolone valerate or Hydrocortisone.