Hydrocortisone vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 7.2× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 42,490 in England.
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,490items
Hydrocortisone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 305,626 | 42,490 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,346,089 | 476,110 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,910,657 | £279,332 |
See the full profile for Hydrocortisone or Hydrocortisone acetate.