Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 27.3× as often as Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 2,521 in England.
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Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,521 | 68,949 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,590 | 1,038,095 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,673 | £627,196 |
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