Betamethasone valerate vs Clobetasol propionate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 2.8× as often as Clobetasol propionate in May 2026 — 239,912 items versus 84,637 in England.
239,912items
Betamethasone valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
84,637items
Clobetasol propionate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Clobetasol propionate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 239,912 | 84,637 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,925,180 | 1,029,137 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,238,615 | £553,834 |
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