Dexamethasone vs Triamcinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 83,419.0× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in June 2026 — 83,419 items versus 1 in England.
83,419items
Dexamethasone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Triamcinolone acetonide · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 83,419 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,050,647 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £762,061 | £10 |
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