Fludrocortisone acetate vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 7.8× as often as Fludrocortisone acetate in April 2026 — 487,887 items versus 62,438 in England.
62,438items
Fludrocortisone acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
487,887items
Prednisolone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludrocortisone acetate versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludrocortisone acetate · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 62,438 | 487,887 |
| Items, last 12 months | 743,765 | 6,103,909 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £302,301 | £1,232,132 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Prednisolone.