Methylprednisolone sodium succinate vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 23,384.6× as often as Methylprednisolone sodium succinate in June 2026 — 467,691 items versus 20 in England.
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Prednisolone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone sodium succinate versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone sodium succinate · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 20 | 467,691 |
| Items, last 12 months | 165 | 6,077,107 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £121 | £1,199,237 |
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