Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Deflazacort
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 12.6× as often as Deflazacort in May 2026 — 5,199 items versus 411 in England.
5,199items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
411items
Deflazacort · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone sodium phosphate versus Deflazacort: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone sodium phosphate · ╌ Deflazacort
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Deflazacort |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,199 | 411 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,341 | 5,168 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £233,020 | £11,082 |
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