Betamethasone valerate vs Clobetasol propionate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 2.8× as often as Clobetasol propionate in March 2026 — 254,380 items versus 89,423 in England.
254,380items
Betamethasone valerate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
89,423items
Clobetasol propionate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone valerate versus Clobetasol propionate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone valerate · ╌ Clobetasol propionate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Clobetasol propionate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 254,380 | 89,423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,938,343 | 1,028,788 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,318,368 | £593,072 |
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