Hydrocortisone vs Mometasone furoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 3.6× as often as Mometasone furoate in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 75,089 in England.
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
75,089items
Mometasone furoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Mometasone furoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Mometasone furoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Mometasone furoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 272,329 | 75,089 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,345,890 | 910,300 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,646,355 | £630,984 |
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