Hydrocortisone vs Prednisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 48,598.0× as often as Prednisone in June 2026 — 48,598 items versus 1 in England.
48,598items
Hydrocortisone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Prednisone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Prednisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Prednisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Prednisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 48,598 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 563,462 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,265,648 | £27 |
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