Fludrocortisone acetate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 1.3× as often as Hydrocortisone in March 2026 — 63,345 items versus 48,329 in England.
63,345items
Fludrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
48,329items
Hydrocortisone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 63,345 | 48,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 739,663 | 557,750 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £306,692 | £1,167,229 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Hydrocortisone.