Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 32.9× as often as Betamethasone sodium phosphate in March 2026 — 79,798 items versus 2,426 in England.
2,426items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
79,798items
Dexamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone sodium phosphate versus Dexamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone sodium phosphate · ╌ Dexamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,426 | 79,798 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,791 | 1,082,328 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,197 | £720,870 |
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