Dexamethasone phosphate vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 31.4× as often as Dexamethasone phosphate in March 2026 — 48,329 items versus 1,541 in England.
1,541items
Dexamethasone phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
48,329items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone phosphate versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone phosphate · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone phosphate | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,541 | 48,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,392 | 557,750 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £21,169 | £1,167,229 |
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