Hydrocortisone acetate vs Methylprednisolone acetate
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 68,423.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in December 2025 — 68,423 items versus 1 in England.
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Hydrocortisone acetate · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68,423items
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 | 68,423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 715,216 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £27 | £338,729 |
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