Fludrocortisone acetate vs Methylprednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 200.5× as often as Methylprednisolone in May 2026 — 60,958 items versus 304 in England.
60,958items
Fludrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
304items
Methylprednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludrocortisone acetate versus Methylprednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludrocortisone acetate · ╌ Methylprednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Methylprednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,958 | 304 |
| Items, last 12 months | 744,941 | 3,627 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £298,911 | £8,937 |
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