Betamethasone vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 4,016.0× as often as Betamethasone in March 2026 — 20,080 items versus 5 in England.
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Betamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 20,080 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34 | 228,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £74 | £114,028 |
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