Dexamethasone vs Ketotifen fumarate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 10.4× as often as Ketotifen fumarate in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 3,764 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,764items
Ketotifen fumarate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ketotifen fumarate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 3,764 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 44,101 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £46,140 |
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