Hydrocortisone vs Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 3,020.6× as often as Methylprednisolone sodium succinate in March 2026 — 48,329 items versus 16 in England.
48,329items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16items
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Methylprednisolone sodium succinate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 48,329 | 16 |
| Items, last 12 months | 557,750 | 158 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,167,229 | £95 |
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