Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Fluorometholone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 2.1× as often as Fluorometholone in April 2026 — 14,430 items versus 6,855 in England.
14,430items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,855items
Fluorometholone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone sodium phosphate versus Fluorometholone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone sodium phosphate · ╌ Fluorometholone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Fluorometholone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 14,430 | 6,855 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,703 | 82,724 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £54,173 | £17,128 |
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