Betamethasone esters vs Betamethasone valerate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 6.8× as often as Betamethasone esters in May 2026 — 239,912 items versus 35,205 in England.
35,205items
Betamethasone esters · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
239,912items
Betamethasone valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone esters versus Betamethasone valerate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone esters · ╌ Betamethasone valerate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone esters | Betamethasone valerate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35,205 | 239,912 |
| Items, last 12 months | 443,191 | 2,925,180 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £301,684 | £1,238,615 |
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