Beclometasone dipropionate vs Xylometazoline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Beclometasone dipropionate was dispensed 61.1× as often as Xylometazoline hydrochloride in May 2026 — 113,286 items versus 1,855 in England.
113,286items
Beclometasone dipropionate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,855items
Xylometazoline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Beclometasone dipropionate versus Xylometazoline hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Beclometasone dipropionate · ╌ Xylometazoline hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Beclometasone dipropionate | Xylometazoline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 113,286 | 1,855 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,336,466 | 25,827 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £327,131 | £6,524 |
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