Dexamethasone vs Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 53.6× as often as Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 1,490 in England.
79,798items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,490items
Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,798 | 1,490 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,082,328 | 14,694 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £720,870 | £10,109 |
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