Hydrocortisone vs Phenol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 39,779.0× as often as Phenol in May 2026 — 39,779 items versus 1 in England.
39,779items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Phenol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Phenol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Phenol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Phenol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 39,779 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 514,496 | 88 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £274,470 | £15 |
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