Naproxen vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 607,094.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 607,094 items versus 1 in England.
607,094items
Naproxen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 607,094 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,498,192 | 28 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,708,614 | £27 |
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