Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1.8× as often as Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate in May 2026 — 4,638 items versus 2,521 in England.
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Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,521 | 4,638 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,590 | 62,860 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,673 | £33,570 |
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