Hydrocortisone acetate vs Mometasone furoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mometasone furoate was dispensed 2.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 75,089 items versus 38,206 in England.
38,206items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
75,089items
Mometasone furoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone acetate versus Mometasone furoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone acetate · ╌ Mometasone furoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone acetate | Mometasone furoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 38,206 | 75,089 |
| Items, last 12 months | 475,949 | 910,300 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £251,915 | £630,984 |
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