Fludrocortisone acetate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 3.2× as often as Dexamethasone in March 2026 — 63,345 items versus 20,080 in England.
63,345items
Fludrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,080items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludrocortisone acetate versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludrocortisone acetate · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 63,345 | 20,080 |
| Items, last 12 months | 739,663 | 228,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £306,692 | £114,028 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Dexamethasone.