Fluocortolone vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 6,629.8× as often as Fluocortolone in February 2026 — 39,779 items versus 6 in England.
6items
Fluocortolone · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,779items
Hydrocortisone · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluocortolone versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluocortolone · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Fluocortolone | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 6 | 39,779 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35 | 514,496 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £44 | £274,470 |
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