Dexamethasone vs Azelastine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 7.1× as often as Azelastine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 5,518 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,518items
Azelastine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Azelastine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 5,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 64,581 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £46,009 |
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