Fluticasone propionate (Topical) vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 1,797.8× as often as Fluticasone propionate (Topical) in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 170 in England.
170items
Fluticasone propionate (Topical) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluticasone propionate (Topical) versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluticasone propionate (Topical) · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fluticasone propionate (Topical) | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 170 | 305,626 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,299 | 3,346,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,068 | £1,910,657 |
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