Fludrocortisone acetate vs Cortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 31,672.5× as often as Cortisone acetate in March 2026 — 63,345 items versus 2 in England.
63,345items
Fludrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Cortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludrocortisone acetate versus Cortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludrocortisone acetate · ╌ Cortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Cortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 63,345 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 739,663 | 51 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £306,692 | £1,035 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Cortisone acetate.