Dexamethasone vs Docusate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 346.9× as often as Docusate sodium in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 230 in England.
79,798items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
230items
Docusate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Docusate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Docusate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Docusate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,798 | 230 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,082,328 | 2,679 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £720,870 | £506 |
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