Hydrocortisone vs Triamcinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 305,626.0× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 1 in England.
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Triamcinolone acetonide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone | Triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 305,626 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,346,089 | 12 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,910,657 | £189 |
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