Methylprednisolone aceponate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 24,164.5× as often as Methylprednisolone aceponate in March 2024 — 48,329 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Methylprednisolone aceponate · March 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
48,329items
Hydrocortisone · March 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone aceponate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone aceponate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2024
| Measure | Methylprednisolone aceponate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2024 | 2 | 48,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6 | 557,750 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2024 | £26 | £1,167,229 |
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