Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone was ranked 635th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 4,026 items, up 648.3% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Drugs acting on the ear
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £7.71
- Year on year Up 648.3% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Hydrocortisone this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otosporin ear drops | 1201010Q0BCAAAC | 4,026 | £31,037 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Hydrocortisone is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Hydrocortisone volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Hydrocortisone with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.