Dexamethasone vs Other anti-inflammatory preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 37,849.0× as often as Other anti-inflammatory preparations in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 1 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Other anti-inflammatory preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Other anti-inflammatory preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Other anti-inflammatory preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Other anti-inflammatory preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 12 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £3 |
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