Dexamethasone vs Aluminium acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 68,949.0× as often as Aluminium acetate in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 1 in England.
68,949items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Aluminium acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Aluminium acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Aluminium acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Aluminium acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 68,949 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,038,095 | 8 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,196 | £31 |
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