Hydrocortisone vs Methylprednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 169.0× as often as Methylprednisolone in March 2026 — 48,329 items versus 286 in England.
48,329items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
286items
Methylprednisolone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Methylprednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Methylprednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Methylprednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 48,329 | 286 |
| Items, last 12 months | 557,750 | 3,689 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,167,229 | £9,206 |
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