Betamethasone esters vs Clobetasol propionate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasol propionate was dispensed 2.4× as often as Betamethasone esters in March 2026 — 89,423 items versus 37,045 in England.
37,045items
Betamethasone esters · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
89,423items
Clobetasol propionate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone esters versus Clobetasol propionate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone esters · ╌ Clobetasol propionate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone esters | Clobetasol propionate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 37,045 | 89,423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 448,318 | 1,028,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £315,632 | £593,072 |
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