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Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate vs Oils for the ear

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated March 2026

Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate was dispensed 1,769.8× as often as Oils for the ear in March 2026 — 7,079 items versus 4 in England.

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Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

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Oils for the ear · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate versus Oils for the ear: national items dispensed by month

▬ Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate   ·   ╌ Oils for the ear

Oils for the ear 7,079

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate versus Oils for the ear, March 2026
Measure Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate Oils for the ear
Items, March 2026 7,079 4
Items, last 12 months 63,073 179
Net ingredient cost, March 2026 £55,523 £16

See the full profile for Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate or Oils for the ear.