Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 811.8× as often as Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations in May 2026 — 39,779 items versus 49 in England.
49items
Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,779items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 49 | 39,779 |
| Items, last 12 months | 466 | 514,496 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £163 | £274,470 |
See the full profile for Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations or Hydrocortisone.