Hydrocortisone vs Phenol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 10,613.5× as often as Phenol in March 2026 — 42,454 items versus 4 in England.
42,454items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Phenol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Phenol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Phenol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Phenol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 42,454 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 523,113 | 120 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £276,248 | £60 |
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