Dexamethasone vs Sodium cromoglicate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium cromoglicate was dispensed 1.6× as often as Dexamethasone in May 2026 — 60,313 items versus 37,849 in England.
37,849items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
60,313items
Sodium cromoglicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Sodium cromoglicate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Sodium cromoglicate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Sodium cromoglicate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37,849 | 60,313 |
| Items, last 12 months | 460,506 | 608,554 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £468,093 | £188,826 |
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