Dexamethasone vs Prednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 3.6× as often as Prednisolone acetate in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 10,478 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,478items
Prednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Prednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Prednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Prednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 10,478 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 126,767 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £30,824 |
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