Fludrocortisone acetate vs Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 4,459.9× as often as Methylprednisolone sodium succinate in April 2026 — 62,438 items versus 14 in England.
62,438items
Fludrocortisone acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14items
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludrocortisone acetate versus Methylprednisolone sodium succinate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludrocortisone acetate · ╌ Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Methylprednisolone sodium succinate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 62,438 | 14 |
| Items, last 12 months | 743,765 | 159 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £302,301 | £257 |
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