Other topical corticosteroid preparations vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 7,780.8× as often as Other topical corticosteroid preparations in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 35 in England.
35items
Other topical corticosteroid preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other topical corticosteroid preparations | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35 | 272,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 555 | 3,345,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £878 | £1,646,355 |
See the full profile for Other topical corticosteroid preparations or Hydrocortisone.