Betamethasone vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 153,739.3× as often as Betamethasone in May 2026 — 461,218 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Betamethasone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
461,218items
Prednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 461,218 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32 | 6,074,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £109 | £1,189,633 |
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