Dexamethasone vs Epinastine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 258.1× as often as Epinastine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 152 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
152items
Epinastine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Epinastine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Epinastine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Epinastine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 152 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 1,698 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £1,742 |
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