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HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROCORTISONE HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE
Total FAERS Reports 24,551 506
Deaths Reported 5,314 415
Death Rate 21.6% 82.0%
Hospitalizations 10,582 411
Average Patient Age 43.9 yrs 42.4 yrs
% Female Patients 68.3% 97.4%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Feb 28, 1997
Manufacturer Walgreens N/A
Route TOPICAL N/A
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued