Other otitis external preparations vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 7,661.0× as often as Other otitis external preparations in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 9 in England.
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Other otitis external preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Dexamethasone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other otitis external preparations | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9 | 68,949 |
| Items, last 12 months | 146 | 1,038,095 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,489 | £627,196 |
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