Dexamethasone vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 9,462.3× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 4 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 20 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £566 |
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