Fluocinolone acetonide vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 69.6× as often as Fluocinolone acetonide in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 3,911 in England.
3,911items
Fluocinolone acetonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fluocinolone acetonide | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,911 | 272,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 47,773 | 3,345,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,243 | £1,646,355 |
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