Betamethasone esters vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 7.7× as often as Betamethasone esters in May 2026 — 272,329 items versus 35,205 in England.
35,205items
Betamethasone esters · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
272,329items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone esters versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone esters · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone esters | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35,205 | 272,329 |
| Items, last 12 months | 443,191 | 3,345,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £301,684 | £1,646,355 |
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