Fludrocortisone acetate vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 7.6× as often as Fludrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 461,218 items versus 60,958 in England.
60,958items
Fludrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
461,218items
Prednisolone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,958 | 461,218 |
| Items, last 12 months | 744,941 | 6,074,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £298,911 | £1,189,633 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Prednisolone.