Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 2.2× as often as Betamethasone sodium phosphate in May 2026 — 32,094 items versus 14,608 in England.
14,608items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,094items
Olopatadine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,608 | 32,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,536 | 321,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £52,579 | £128,761 |
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