Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 4.4× as often as Betamethasone sodium phosphate in March 2026 — 20,080 items versus 4,553 in England.
4,553items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,080items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone sodium phosphate versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone sodium phosphate · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,553 | 20,080 |
| Items, last 12 months | 59,367 | 228,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £144,871 | £114,028 |
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