Hydrocortisone vs Triamcinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 286,046.0× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in June 2026 — 286,046 items versus 1 in England.
286,046items
Hydrocortisone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Triamcinolone acetonide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone versus Triamcinolone acetonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone · ╌ Triamcinolone acetonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 286,046 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,347,102 | 12 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,715,646 | £189 |
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