Sucralfate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 1,326.0× as often as Sucralfate in May 2026 — 39,779 items versus 30 in England.
30items
Sucralfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,779items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sucralfate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sucralfate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sucralfate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30 | 39,779 |
| Items, last 12 months | 381 | 514,496 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £27,388 | £274,470 |
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