Dexamethasone vs Prednisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 17,433.0× as often as Prednisone in May 2026 — 17,433 items versus 1 in England.
17,433items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Prednisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Prednisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Prednisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Prednisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,433 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 228,773 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £100,163 | £27 |
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