Hydrocortisone vs Glyceryl trinitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 5.1× as often as Glyceryl trinitrate in March 2026 — 42,454 items versus 8,397 in England.
42,454items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,397items
Glyceryl trinitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Glyceryl trinitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Glyceryl trinitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Glyceryl trinitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 42,454 | 8,397 |
| Items, last 12 months | 523,113 | 96,665 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £276,248 | £344,590 |
See the full profile for Hydrocortisone or Glyceryl trinitrate.