Dexamethasone vs Prednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 3.6× as often as Prednisolone acetate in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 10,836 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,836items
Prednisolone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Prednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 10,836 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 126,320 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £31,874 |
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