Dexamethasone vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 23,622.3× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in April 2026 — 70,867 items versus 3 in England.
70,867items
Dexamethasone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Hydrogen peroxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Hydrogen peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Hydrogen peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 70,867 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,062,037 | 20 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £645,334 | £12 |
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