Hydrocortisone acetate vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 182,888.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in December 2025 — 182,888 items versus 1 in England.
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Hydrocortisone acetate · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone acetate versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone acetate · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Hydrocortisone acetate | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £27 | £2,247,752 |
See the full profile for Hydrocortisone acetate or Methotrexate.