Hydrocortisone vs Glyceryl trinitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 5.2× as often as Glyceryl trinitrate in May 2026 — 39,779 items versus 7,646 in England.
39,779items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,646items
Glyceryl trinitrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Glyceryl trinitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 39,779 | 7,646 |
| Items, last 12 months | 514,496 | 97,174 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £274,470 | £314,062 |
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