Fludroxycortide vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 50.1× as often as Fludroxycortide in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 5,437 in England.
5,437items
Fludroxycortide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludroxycortide versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludroxycortide · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fludroxycortide | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,437 | 272,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62,906 | 3,345,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £478,722 | £1,646,355 |
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