Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Methylprednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 15.9× as often as Methylprednisolone in March 2026 — 4,553 items versus 286 in England.
4,553items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
286items
Methylprednisolone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone sodium phosphate versus Methylprednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone sodium phosphate · ╌ Methylprednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Methylprednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,553 | 286 |
| Items, last 12 months | 59,367 | 3,689 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £144,871 | £9,206 |
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