Beclometasone dipropionate vs Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Beclometasone dipropionate was dispensed 1.6× as often as Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation) in May 2026 — 257,224 items versus 160,431 in England.
257,224items
Beclometasone dipropionate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
160,431items
Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Beclometasone dipropionate versus Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation): national items dispensed by month
▬ Beclometasone dipropionate · ╌ Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Beclometasone dipropionate | Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 257,224 | 160,431 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,042,989 | 2,232,563 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,434,821 | £4,764,948 |
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