Fluocinolone acetonide vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 72.3× as often as Fluocinolone acetonide in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 4,229 in England.
4,229items
Fluocinolone acetonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluocinolone acetonide versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluocinolone acetonide · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fluocinolone acetonide | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,229 | 305,626 |
| Items, last 12 months | 47,683 | 3,346,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £33,244 | £1,910,657 |
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