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A member asked:
Please tell me the difference between otc hydrocortisone and prescription hydrocortisone valerate?
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Potency: OTC hydrocortisone 1% is lowest potency. Hydrocortisone valerate however, a different molecule, is medium potency, hence a prescription is required
Answered 12/18/2020
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