Naproxen vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 635,908.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 1 in England.
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Hydrocortisone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 635,908 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,541,183 | 28 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,673,757 | £27 |
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