Methylprednisolone acetate vs Triamcinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 72.0× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 982 in England.
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
982items
Triamcinolone acetonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Triamcinolone acetonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Triamcinolone acetonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 70,715 | 982 |
| Items, last 12 months | 749,895 | 54,728 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353,654 | £2,966 |
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