Dexamethasone vs Urea hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 53.1× as often as Urea hydrogen peroxide in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 1,299 in England.
68,949items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,299items
Urea hydrogen peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone versus Urea hydrogen peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone · ╌ Urea hydrogen peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Urea hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 68,949 | 1,299 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,038,095 | 16,931 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,196 | £5,162 |
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