Dexamethasone vs Prednisolone sodium phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 9.3× as often as Prednisolone sodium phosphate in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 4,233 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,233items
Prednisolone sodium phosphate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Prednisolone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 4,233 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 52,751 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £118,549 |
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