Fludrocortisone acetate vs Methylprednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 221.5× as often as Methylprednisolone in March 2026 — 63,345 items versus 286 in England.
63,345items
Fludrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
286items
Methylprednisolone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Methylprednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 63,345 | 286 |
| Items, last 12 months | 739,663 | 3,689 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £306,692 | £9,206 |
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