Betamethasone valerate vs Fludroxycortide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 47.6× as often as Fludroxycortide in March 2026 — 254,380 items versus 5,349 in England.
254,380items
Betamethasone valerate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,349items
Fludroxycortide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Fludroxycortide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 254,380 | 5,349 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,938,343 | 62,725 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,318,368 | £460,889 |
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