Fludrocortisone acetate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 3.5× as often as Dexamethasone in May 2026 — 60,958 items versus 17,433 in England.
60,958items
Fludrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,433items
Dexamethasone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,958 | 17,433 |
| Items, last 12 months | 744,941 | 228,773 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £298,911 | £100,163 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Dexamethasone.