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11.1.1.1 Corticosteroids

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Betamethasone

NICE EMC

Betamethasone 0.1% ear/eye/nose drops

Pack Price
10 ml £2.32
5 ml

Dexamethasone

NICE EMC

Multi-dose bottles are the 1st line preservative-free option, while unit-dose formulations are the 2nd line preservative-free option if the prescriber feels multi-dose is not suitable for any particular patient e.g. silver hypersensitivity, difficulty using the multi-dose bottle or any specific indication-related concern.

Dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops

Pack Price
1 ml
10 ml
5 ml £1.42

Dexamethasone (Puradex/Eythalm) 0.1% eye drops multi-dose preservative free (First Line)

Dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops unit dose preservative free (Second Line)

Dexamethasone 700microgram intravitreal implant with device

Pack Price
1 device

Triamcinolone acetonide (For use in vitreous visualisation during intraocular surgery and unlicensed (off label) use where necessary in macular oedema and non-infectious ocular inflammation)

NICE EMC