Fludrocortisone acetate vs Deflazacort
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 149.4× as often as Deflazacort in March 2026 — 63,345 items versus 424 in England.
63,345items
Fludrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
424items
Deflazacort · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Deflazacort |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 63,345 | 424 |
| Items, last 12 months | 739,663 | 5,209 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £306,692 | £11,492 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Deflazacort.