Dexamethasone vs Methylprednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 57.3× as often as Methylprednisolone in May 2026 — 17,433 items versus 304 in England.
17,433items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
304items
Methylprednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Methylprednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Methylprednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Methylprednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,433 | 304 |
| Items, last 12 months | 228,773 | 3,627 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £100,163 | £8,937 |
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