Dexamethasone vs Prednisolone sodium phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 9.4× as often as Prednisolone sodium phosphate in May 2026 — 37,849 items versus 4,017 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,017items
Prednisolone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Prednisolone sodium phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Prednisolone sodium phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Prednisolone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 4,017 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 51,207 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £113,833 |
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