Dexamethasone vs Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 885.2× as often as Methylprednisolone sodium succinate in June 2026 — 17,703 items versus 20 in England.
17,703items
Dexamethasone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20items
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Methylprednisolone sodium succinate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Methylprednisolone sodium succinate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 17,703 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 229,594 | 165 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £103,426 | £121 |
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