Other otitis external preparations vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 6,649.8× as often as Other otitis external preparations in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 12 in England.
12items
Other otitis external preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
79,798items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other otitis external preparations versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other otitis external preparations · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other otitis external preparations | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12 | 79,798 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144 | 1,082,328 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,476 | £720,870 |
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