Dexamethasone vs Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 54.3× as often as Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 1,269 in England.
68,949items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,269items
Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 68,949 | 1,269 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,038,095 | 15,400 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,196 | £8,889 |
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