Betamethasone vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 5,811.0× as often as Betamethasone in May 2026 — 17,433 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Betamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,433items
Dexamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 17,433 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32 | 228,773 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £109 | £100,163 |
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