Sucralfate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 1,326.7× as often as Sucralfate in March 2026 — 42,454 items versus 32 in England.
32items
Sucralfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,454items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sucralfate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sucralfate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sucralfate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 32 | 42,454 |
| Items, last 12 months | 382 | 523,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £20,671 | £276,248 |
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