Dexamethasone vs Loteprednol etabonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 18.1× as often as Loteprednol etabonate in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 2,165 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,165items
Loteprednol etabonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Loteprednol etabonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Loteprednol etabonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Loteprednol etabonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 2,165 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 24,406 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £16,599 |
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