Dexamethasone vs Acetic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 9.9× as often as Acetic acid in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 6,992 in England.
68,949items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,992items
Acetic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Acetic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Acetic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Acetic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 68,949 | 6,992 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,038,095 | 83,627 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,196 | £37,422 |
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