Dexamethasone phosphate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 10.9× as often as Dexamethasone phosphate in May 2026 — 17,433 items versus 1,599 in England.
1,599items
Dexamethasone phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,433items
Dexamethasone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone phosphate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,599 | 17,433 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,808 | 228,773 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £24,418 | £100,163 |
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