Fludrocortisone acetate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 1.3× as often as Hydrocortisone in May 2026 — 60,958 items versus 46,354 in England.
60,958items
Fludrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
46,354items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludrocortisone acetate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludrocortisone acetate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,958 | 46,354 |
| Items, last 12 months | 744,941 | 560,262 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £298,911 | £1,190,537 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Hydrocortisone.