Beclometasone dipropionate vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Beclometasone dipropionate was dispensed 6.7× as often as Sodium chloride in March 2026 — 114,012 items versus 16,979 in England.
114,012items
Beclometasone dipropionate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,979items
Sodium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Beclometasone dipropionate versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Beclometasone dipropionate · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Beclometasone dipropionate | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 114,012 | 16,979 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,375,095 | 196,959 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £330,288 | £952,215 |
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