Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 3,652.0× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 14,608 items versus 4 in England.
14,608items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone sodium phosphate versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone sodium phosphate · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,608 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,536 | 20 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £52,579 | £566 |
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