Betamethasone vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 15,451.3× as often as Betamethasone in May 2026 — 46,354 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Betamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
46,354items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 46,354 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32 | 560,262 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £109 | £1,190,537 |
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