Hydrocortisone acetate vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 619,140.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in December 2025 — 619,140 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Hydrocortisone acetate · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone acetate versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone acetate · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Hydrocortisone acetate | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £27 | £618,756 |
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