Betamethasone valerate vs Clobetasone butyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 1.7× as often as Clobetasone butyrate in March 2026 — 254,380 items versus 153,493 in England.
254,380items
Betamethasone valerate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
153,493items
Clobetasone butyrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Clobetasone butyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 254,380 | 153,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,938,343 | 1,721,767 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,318,368 | £1,269,010 |
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