Dexamethasone vs Ciprofloxain/dexameth
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 2.7× as often as Ciprofloxain/dexameth in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 25,657 in England.
68,949items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,657items
Ciprofloxain/dexameth · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Ciprofloxain/dexameth |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 68,949 | 25,657 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,038,095 | 306,575 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,196 | £177,627 |
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