Dexamethasone vs Loteprednol etabonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 18.0× as often as Loteprednol etabonate in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 2,097 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,097items
Loteprednol etabonate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Loteprednol etabonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 2,097 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,850 | 24,417 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £15,939 |
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