Fludrocortisone acetate vs Dexamethasone phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 38.1× as often as Dexamethasone phosphate in May 2026 — 60,958 items versus 1,599 in England.
60,958items
Fludrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,599items
Dexamethasone phosphate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Dexamethasone phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,958 | 1,599 |
| Items, last 12 months | 744,941 | 17,808 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £298,911 | £24,418 |
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