Hydrocortisone acetate vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 70,715.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in December 2025 — 70,715 items versus 1 in England.
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Hydrocortisone acetate · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone acetate versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone acetate · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Hydrocortisone acetate | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 70,715 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 749,895 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £27 | £353,654 |
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