Fluocortolone vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 8,314.3× as often as Fluocortolone in February 2026 — 49,886 items versus 6 in England.
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Fluocortolone · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49,886items
Prednisolone · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluocortolone versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluocortolone · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Fluocortolone | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 6 | 49,886 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35 | 560,740 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £44 | £139,515 |
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