Betamethasone valerate vs Fludroxycortide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 44.1× as often as Fludroxycortide in May 2026 — 239,912 items versus 5,437 in England.
239,912items
Betamethasone valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,437items
Fludroxycortide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone valerate versus Fludroxycortide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone valerate · ╌ Fludroxycortide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Fludroxycortide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 239,912 | 5,437 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,925,180 | 62,906 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,238,615 | £478,722 |
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