Dexamethasone phosphate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 11.1× as often as Dexamethasone phosphate in April 2026 — 17,803 items versus 1,597 in England.
1,597items
Dexamethasone phosphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,803items
Dexamethasone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone phosphate versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone phosphate · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone phosphate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,597 | 17,803 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,703 | 229,084 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £24,933 | £104,087 |
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