Hydrocortisone vs Methylprednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 196.8× as often as Methylprednisolone in June 2026 — 48,598 items versus 247 in England.
48,598items
Hydrocortisone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
247items
Methylprednisolone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Methylprednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Methylprednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Methylprednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 48,598 | 247 |
| Items, last 12 months | 563,462 | 3,579 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,265,648 | £5,661 |
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