Fluocinolone acetonide
Fluocinolone acetonide was ranked 634th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 3,911 items, down 0.8% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Fluocinolone acetonide: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Topical corticosteroids
- Presentations 7 shown
- Average cost / item £7.99
- Year on year Down 0.8% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Fluocinolone acetonide this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synalar 0.025% gel | 1304000N0BBAIBD | 1,816 | £15,470 |
| Synalar 0.025% ointment | 1304000N0BBAGBB | 893 | £6,823 |
| Synalar 0.025% cream | 1304000N0BBAAAB | 688 | £5,382 |
| Synalar 1 in 4 Dilution 0.00625% ointment | 1304000N0BBAHBC | 489 | £3,112 |
| Synalar 1 in 4 Dilution 0.00625% cream | 1304000N0BBADAD | 19 | £145 |
| Synalar C cream | 1304000N0BBAKCA | 5 | £289 |
| Synalar C ointment | 1304000N0BBAMCC | 1 | £23 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Fluocinolone acetonide is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Fluocinolone acetonide volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Fluocinolone acetonide with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.