Sulfasalazine vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sulfasalazine was dispensed 70,109.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 70,109 items versus 1 in England.
70,109items
Sulfasalazine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Hydrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sulfasalazine versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sulfasalazine · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sulfasalazine | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 70,109 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 835,062 | 25 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £709,070 | £19 |
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