Cortisone acetate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 10,040.0× as often as Cortisone acetate in March 2026 — 20,080 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Cortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,080items
Dexamethasone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Cortisone acetate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 20,080 |
| Items, last 12 months | 51 | 228,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,035 | £114,028 |
See the full profile for Cortisone acetate or Dexamethasone.