Fluocinonide vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 758.6× as often as Fluocinonide in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 359 in England.
359items
Fluocinonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluocinonide versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluocinonide · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fluocinonide | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 359 | 272,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,068 | 3,345,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,376 | £1,646,355 |
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