Betamethasone esters vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 7.7× as often as Betamethasone esters in June 2026 — 286,046 items versus 37,333 in England.
37,333items
Betamethasone esters · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
286,046items
Hydrocortisone · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone esters | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 37,333 | 286,046 |
| Items, last 12 months | 442,431 | 3,347,102 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £319,146 | £1,715,646 |
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