Dexamethasone vs Naphazoline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 1,060.4× as often as Naphazoline hydrochloride in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 37 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37items
Naphazoline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Naphazoline hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Naphazoline hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Naphazoline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 37 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 605 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £125 |
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