Dexamethasone vs Triamcinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 17,703.0× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in June 2026 — 17,703 items versus 1 in England.
17,703items
Dexamethasone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Triamcinolone acetonide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Triamcinolone acetonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Triamcinolone acetonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 17,703 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 229,594 | 8 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £103,426 | £51 |
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