Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Prednisolone acetate
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 1.5× as often as Prednisolone acetate in March 2026 — 15,991 items versus 10,836 in England.
15,991items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,836items
Prednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone sodium phosphate versus Prednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone sodium phosphate · ╌ Prednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Prednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 15,991 | 10,836 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,613 | 126,320 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £48,776 | £31,874 |
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