Betamethasone vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 9,665.8× as often as Betamethasone in March 2026 — 48,329 items versus 5 in England.
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Betamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 48,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34 | 557,750 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £74 | £1,167,229 |
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