Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pilocarpine hydrochloride was dispensed 78.3× as often as Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) in May 2026 — 2,193 items versus 28 in England.
28items
Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,193items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) versus Pilocarpine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) · ╌ Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 28 | 2,193 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,163 | 26,076 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £739 | £97,068 |
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