Dexamethasone vs Oils for the ear
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 5,303.8× as often as Oils for the ear in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 13 in England.
68,949items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Oils for the ear · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Oils for the ear |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 68,949 | 13 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,038,095 | 145 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,196 | £40 |
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