Dexamethasone vs Fluorometholone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 5.6× as often as Fluorometholone in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 7,064 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,064items
Fluorometholone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Fluorometholone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Fluorometholone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Fluorometholone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 7,064 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 82,527 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £17,522 |
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