Cortisone acetate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 17,433.0× as often as Cortisone acetate in May 2026 — 17,433 items versus 1 in England.
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Cortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,433items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cortisone acetate versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cortisone acetate · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cortisone acetate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 17,433 |
| Items, last 12 months | 48 | 228,773 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,369 | £100,163 |
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