Dexamethasone vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 22,983.0× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 3 in England.
68,949items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Hydrogen peroxide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 68,949 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,038,095 | 20 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,196 | £12 |
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