Betamethasone esters vs Betamethasone valerate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 6.9× as often as Betamethasone esters in March 2026 — 254,380 items versus 37,045 in England.
37,045items
Betamethasone esters · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
254,380items
Betamethasone valerate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone esters | Betamethasone valerate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 37,045 | 254,380 |
| Items, last 12 months | 448,318 | 2,938,343 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £315,632 | £1,318,368 |
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