Other topical corticosteroid preparations vs Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 6,791.7× as often as Other topical corticosteroid preparations in March 2026 — 305,626 items versus 45 in England.
45items
Other topical corticosteroid preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305,626items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other topical corticosteroid preparations versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other topical corticosteroid preparations · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other topical corticosteroid preparations | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 45 | 305,626 |
| Items, last 12 months | 563 | 3,346,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,107 | £1,910,657 |
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