Methylprednisolone acetate vs Triamcinolone hexacetonide
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 4,561.5× as often as Triamcinolone hexacetonide in March 2026 — 68,423 items versus 15 in England.
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Triamcinolone hexacetonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Triamcinolone hexacetonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Triamcinolone hexacetonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Triamcinolone hexacetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 68,423 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 715,216 | 80 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £338,729 | £192 |
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