Dexamethasone vs Fluorometholone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 5.5× as often as Fluorometholone in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 6,878 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,878items
Fluorometholone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Fluorometholone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Fluorometholone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Fluorometholone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 6,878 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 82,592 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £16,911 |
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