Dexamethasone phosphate
Dexamethasone phosphate was ranked 804th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 1,597 items, up 24.2% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Dexamethasone phosphate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Corticosteroids (endocrine)
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £15.61
- Year on year Up 24.2% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Dexamethasone phosphate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone (base) 3.3mg/1ml inj ampoules | 0603020AAAAABAB | 1,413 | £16,750 |
| Dexamethasone (base) 6.6mg/2ml solution for injection vials | 0603020AAAAAAAA | 108 | £4,910 |
| Dexamethasone (base) 6.6mg/2ml inj ampoules | 0603020AAAAACAC | 76 | £3,273 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Dexamethasone phosphate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Dexamethasone phosphate volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Dexamethasone phosphate with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.