Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 1.9× as often as Betamethasone sodium phosphate in March 2026 — 29,997 items versus 15,991 in England.
15,991items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,997items
Olopatadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone sodium phosphate versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone sodium phosphate · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 15,991 | 29,997 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,613 | 320,712 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £48,776 | £118,433 |
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