Hydrocortisone vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 1.1× as often as Hydrocortisone in May 2026 — 45,475 items versus 39,779 in England.
39,779items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,475items
Prednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 39,779 | 45,475 |
| Items, last 12 months | 514,496 | 564,483 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £274,470 | £127,554 |
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