Dexamethasone vs Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 2.3× as often as Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory) in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 16,189 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,189items
Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 16,189 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 180,294 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £1,808,607 |
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