Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Fluorometholone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 2.3× as often as Fluorometholone in March 2026 — 15,991 items versus 7,064 in England.
15,991items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,064items
Fluorometholone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Fluorometholone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 15,991 | 7,064 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,613 | 82,527 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £48,776 | £17,522 |
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