Methylprednisolone acetate vs Triamcinolone acetonide
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 45.6× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in March 2026 — 68,423 items versus 1,501 in England.
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,501items
Triamcinolone acetonide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 68,423 | 1,501 |
| Items, last 12 months | 715,216 | 89,674 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £338,729 | £3,231 |
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