Alclometasone dipropionate vs Betamethasone valerate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 39,985.3× as often as Alclometasone dipropionate in May 2026 — 239,912 items versus 6 in England.
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Alclometasone dipropionate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
239,912items
Betamethasone valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alclometasone dipropionate versus Betamethasone valerate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alclometasone dipropionate · ╌ Betamethasone valerate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alclometasone dipropionate | Betamethasone valerate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6 | 239,912 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81 | 2,925,180 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £89 | £1,238,615 |
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