Methylprednisolone sodium succinate vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 34,849.1× as often as Methylprednisolone sodium succinate in April 2026 — 487,887 items versus 14 in England.
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
487,887items
Prednisolone · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 14 | 487,887 |
| Items, last 12 months | 159 | 6,103,909 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £257 | £1,232,132 |
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