Hydrocortisone acetate vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 29,997.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 29,997 items versus 1 in England.
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Hydrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,997items
Olopatadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone acetate versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone acetate · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone acetate | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 29,997 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18 | 320,712 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £20 | £118,433 |
See the full profile for Hydrocortisone acetate or Olopatadine.