Fludrocortisone acetate vs Dexamethasone phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 41.1× as often as Dexamethasone phosphate in March 2026 — 63,345 items versus 1,541 in England.
63,345items
Fludrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,541items
Dexamethasone phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludrocortisone acetate versus Dexamethasone phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludrocortisone acetate · ╌ Dexamethasone phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Dexamethasone phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 63,345 | 1,541 |
| Items, last 12 months | 739,663 | 17,392 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £306,692 | £21,169 |
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