Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 3.4× as often as Betamethasone sodium phosphate in May 2026 — 17,433 items versus 5,199 in England.
5,199items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,433items
Dexamethasone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,199 | 17,433 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,341 | 228,773 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £233,020 | £100,163 |
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