Dexamethasone vs Triamcinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 20,080.0× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in March 2026 — 20,080 items versus 1 in England.
20,080items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Triamcinolone acetonide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 20,080 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 228,590 | 8 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £114,028 | £51 |
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