Hydrocortisone acetate vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 8,023.5× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 32,094 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,094items
Olopatadine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone acetate | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 32,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20 | 321,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £566 | £128,761 |
See the full profile for Hydrocortisone acetate or Olopatadine.