Dexamethasone vs Flumetasone pivalate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 64.2× as often as Flumetasone pivalate in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 1,074 in England.
68,949items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,074items
Flumetasone pivalate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Flumetasone pivalate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Flumetasone pivalate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Flumetasone pivalate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 68,949 | 1,074 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,038,095 | 18,891 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,196 | £12,769 |
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