Hydrocortisone vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 7.1× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 38,206 in England.
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,206items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 272,329 | 38,206 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,345,890 | 475,949 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,646,355 | £251,915 |
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