Hydrocortisone vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 42,263.0× as often as Nifedipine in June 2026 — 42,263 items versus 1 in England.
42,263items
Hydrocortisone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Nifedipine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 42,263 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 512,791 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £292,289 | £648 |
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