Dexamethasone vs Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 2.4× as often as Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory) in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 16,458 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,458items
Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory): national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 16,458 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 174,348 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £1,847,878 |
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