Betamethasone valerate vs Clobetasone butyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 1.6× as often as Clobetasone butyrate in May 2026 — 239,912 items versus 146,315 in England.
239,912items
Betamethasone valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
146,315items
Clobetasone butyrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone valerate versus Clobetasone butyrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone valerate · ╌ Clobetasone butyrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Clobetasone butyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 239,912 | 146,315 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,925,180 | 1,721,339 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,238,615 | £1,249,478 |
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