Hydrocortisone vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 42,454.0× as often as Nifedipine in March 2026 — 42,454 items versus 1 in England.
42,454items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Nifedipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 42,454 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 523,113 | 2 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £276,248 | £299 |
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