Dexamethasone vs Oils for the ear
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 19,949.5× as often as Oils for the ear in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 4 in England.
79,798items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Oils for the ear · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Oils for the ear: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Oils for the ear
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Oils for the ear |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,798 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,082,328 | 179 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £720,870 | £16 |
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