Fluocinonide vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 783.7× as often as Fluocinonide in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 390 in England.
390items
Fluocinonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluocinonide versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluocinonide · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fluocinonide | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 390 | 305,626 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,357 | 3,346,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,803 | £1,910,657 |
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