Hydrocortisone sodium succinate vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 284.7× as often as Hydrocortisone sodium succinate in May 2026 — 461,218 items versus 1,620 in England.
1,620items
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
461,218items
Prednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone sodium succinate versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone sodium succinate · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone sodium succinate | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,620 | 461,218 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,764 | 6,074,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £11,497 | £1,189,633 |
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