Dexamethasone vs Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 1,089.6× as often as Dexamethasone sodium phosphate in May 2026 — 17,433 items versus 16 in England.
17,433items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16items
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Dexamethasone sodium phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Dexamethasone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,433 | 16 |
| Items, last 12 months | 228,773 | 261 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £100,163 | £366 |
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