Methylprednisolone vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 1,517.2× as often as Methylprednisolone in May 2026 — 461,218 items versus 304 in England.
304items
Methylprednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
461,218items
Prednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 304 | 461,218 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,627 | 6,074,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,937 | £1,189,633 |
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