Dexamethasone vs Ascorbic acid (Eye)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 39,236.0× as often as Ascorbic acid (Eye) in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 1 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ascorbic acid (Eye) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Ascorbic acid (Eye): national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Ascorbic acid (Eye)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ascorbic acid (Eye) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £24 |
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