Prednisolone vs Prednisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 516,172.0× as often as Prednisone in March 2026 — 516,172 items versus 1 in England.
516,172items
Prednisolone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Prednisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Prednisolone versus Prednisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Prednisolone · ╌ Prednisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Prednisolone | Prednisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 516,172 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,119,972 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,340,741 | £27 |
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