Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 2.5× as often as Betamethasone sodium phosphate in March 2026 — 39,236 items versus 15,991 in England.
15,991items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,236items
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 | 15,991 | 39,236 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,613 | 461,777 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £48,776 | £466,655 |
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