Dexamethasone vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 1.2× as often as Olopatadine in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 32,094 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,094items
Olopatadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 32,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 321,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £128,761 |
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