Dexamethasone vs Ciprofloxain/dexameth
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 2.8× as often as Ciprofloxain/dexameth in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 28,589 in England.
79,798items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,589items
Ciprofloxain/dexameth · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Ciprofloxain/dexameth: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Ciprofloxain/dexameth
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ciprofloxain/dexameth |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,798 | 28,589 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,082,328 | 288,858 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £720,870 | £197,790 |
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