Hydrocortisone

هيدروكورتيزون

KindAPI
ClassCorticosteroid — glucocorticoid (natural cortisol)
SynonymsHydrocortisone, Cortisol, 17-hydroxycorticosterone, Compound F
Common uses / formsTopical creams/ointments, tablets, injectables (sodium succinate/acetate)
PropertiesBCS Class II; low water solubility; reference natural glucocorticoid and steroid intermediate
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsChina, India, Italy
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$$ ($100–1000 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesAlso a key steroid intermediate; specify micronized grade for topical products
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Hydrocortisone — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-hydrocortisone.html