Betamethasone sodium phosphate vs Dexamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dexamethasone was dispensed 21.0× as often as Betamethasone sodium phosphate in May 2026 — 68,949 items versus 3,283 in England.
3,283items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68,949items
Dexamethasone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone sodium phosphate | Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,283 | 68,949 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,202 | 1,038,095 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,458 | £627,196 |
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