Dexamethasone vs Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 36.5× as often as Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate in May 2026 — 17,433 items versus 477 in England.
17,433items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
477items
Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,433 | 477 |
| Items, last 12 months | 228,773 | 7,020 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £100,163 | £3,680 |
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