Betamethasone esters vs Clobetasol propionate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasol propionate was dispensed 2.4× as often as Betamethasone esters in May 2026 — 84,637 items versus 35,205 in England.
35,205items
Betamethasone esters · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,637items
Clobetasol propionate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone esters | Clobetasol propionate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35,205 | 84,637 |
| Items, last 12 months | 443,191 | 1,029,137 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £301,684 | £553,834 |
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