Dexamethasone vs Triamcinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 68,949.0× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 1 in England.
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Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Triamcinolone acetonide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Triamcinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 68,949 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,038,095 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,196 | £10 |
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