Fludrocortisone acetate vs Deflazacort
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 148.3× as often as Deflazacort in May 2026 — 60,958 items versus 411 in England.
60,958items
Fludrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
411items
Deflazacort · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludrocortisone acetate versus Deflazacort: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludrocortisone acetate · ╌ Deflazacort
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Deflazacort |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,958 | 411 |
| Items, last 12 months | 744,941 | 5,168 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £298,911 | £11,082 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Deflazacort.