Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Deflazacort
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 10.7× as often as Deflazacort in March 2026 — 4,553 items versus 424 in England.
4,553items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
424items
Deflazacort · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Deflazacort |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,553 | 424 |
| Items, last 12 months | 59,367 | 5,209 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £144,871 | £11,492 |
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