Dexamethasone vs Ketotifen fumarate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 9.9× as often as Ketotifen fumarate in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 3,807 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,807items
Ketotifen fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Ketotifen fumarate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Ketotifen fumarate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ketotifen fumarate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 3,807 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 43,577 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £47,824 |
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