Betamethasone vs Betamethasone sodium phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 910.6× as often as Betamethasone in March 2026 — 4,553 items versus 5 in England.
5items
Betamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone versus Betamethasone sodium phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone · ╌ Betamethasone sodium phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone | Betamethasone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 4,553 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34 | 59,367 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £74 | £144,871 |
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