Methylprednisolone aceponate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 8,716.5× as often as Methylprednisolone aceponate in March 2024 — 17,433 items versus 2 in England.
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Methylprednisolone aceponate · March 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Dexamethasone · March 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone aceponate versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone aceponate · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2024
| Measure | Methylprednisolone aceponate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2024 | 2 | 17,433 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6 | 228,773 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2024 | £26 | £100,163 |
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