Dexamethasone vs Sodium cromoglicate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium cromoglicate was dispensed 1.3× as often as Dexamethasone in March 2026 — 52,929 items versus 39,236 in England.
39,236items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52,929items
Sodium cromoglicate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Sodium cromoglicate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39,236 | 52,929 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461,777 | 627,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466,655 | £167,599 |
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