Dexamethasone vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 316.7× as often as Chloramphenicol in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 252 in England.
79,798items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
252items
Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,798 | 252 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,082,328 | 2,343 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £720,870 | £39,794 |
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