Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate vs Acetic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 2.8× as often as Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate in May 2026 — 6,992 items versus 2,521 in England.
2,521items
Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,992items
Acetic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate versus Acetic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · ╌ Acetic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate | Acetic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,521 | 6,992 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,590 | 83,627 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,673 | £37,422 |
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