Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Azelastine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 2.2× as often as Azelastine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 14,608 items versus 6,523 in England.
14,608items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,523items
Azelastine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone sodium phosphate versus Azelastine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone sodium phosphate · ╌ Azelastine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Azelastine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,608 | 6,523 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,536 | 63,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £52,579 | £51,054 |
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