Betamethasone esters vs Betamethasone valerate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 6.8× as often as Betamethasone esters in June 2026 — 253,775 items versus 37,333 in England.
37,333items
Betamethasone esters · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
253,775items
Betamethasone valerate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone esters | Betamethasone valerate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 37,333 | 253,775 |
| Items, last 12 months | 442,431 | 2,930,687 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £319,146 | £1,320,001 |
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