Fludroxycortide vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 57.1× as often as Fludroxycortide in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 5,349 in England.
5,349items
Fludroxycortide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludroxycortide versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludroxycortide · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fludroxycortide | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,349 | 305,626 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62,725 | 3,346,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £460,889 | £1,910,657 |
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