Methylprednisolone acetate vs Triamcinolone hexacetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 7,203.3× as often as Triamcinolone hexacetonide in June 2026 — 72,033 items versus 10 in England.
72,033items
Methylprednisolone acetate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Triamcinolone hexacetonide · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Triamcinolone hexacetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 72,033 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 765,230 | 104 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £350,309 | £2,290 |
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