Dexamethasone vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 14.6× as often as Ciprofloxacin in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 5,451 in England.
79,798items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,451items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,798 | 5,451 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,082,328 | 61,987 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £720,870 | £38,302 |
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