Betamethasone vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 39,779.0× as often as Betamethasone in February 2024 — 39,779 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Betamethasone · February 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,779items
Hydrocortisone · February 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2024
| Measure | Betamethasone | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2024 | 1 | 39,779 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1 | 514,496 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2024 | £4 | £274,470 |
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