Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 1,047.0× as often as Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate in March 2026 — 516,172 items versus 493 in England.
493items
Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
516,172items
Prednisolone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 493 | 516,172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,643 | 6,119,972 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,814 | £1,340,741 |
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