Dexamethasone vs Triamcinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 79,798.0× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 1 in England.
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Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Triamcinolone acetonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Triamcinolone acetonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Triamcinolone acetonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,798 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,082,328 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £720,870 | £10 |
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