Dexamethasone vs Urea hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 55.0× as often as Urea hydrogen peroxide in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 1,452 in England.
79,798items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,452items
Urea hydrogen peroxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone | Urea hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,798 | 1,452 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,082,328 | 17,189 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £720,870 | £5,679 |
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