Hydrocortisone vs Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 2,429.9× as often as Methylprednisolone sodium succinate in June 2026 — 48,598 items versus 20 in England.
48,598items
Hydrocortisone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20items
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Methylprednisolone sodium succinate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Methylprednisolone sodium succinate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 48,598 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 563,462 | 165 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,265,648 | £121 |
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