Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate vs Chloramphenicol
Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate was dispensed 28.1× as often as Chloramphenicol in March 2026 — 7,079 items versus 252 in England.
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Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,079 | 252 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,073 | 2,343 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £55,523 | £39,794 |
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