Dexamethasone vs Azelastine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 5.8× as often as Azelastine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 6,523 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,523items
Azelastine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Azelastine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Azelastine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Azelastine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 6,523 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 63,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £51,054 |
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