Dexamethasone vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 39,236.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 1 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Hydrocortisone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 18 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £20 |
See the full profile for Dexamethasone or Hydrocortisone acetate.