Betamethasone valerate vs Fluocinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 60.2× as often as Fluocinolone acetonide in March 2026 — 254,380 items versus 4,229 in England.
254,380items
Betamethasone valerate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,229items
Fluocinolone acetonide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone valerate versus Fluocinolone acetonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone valerate · ╌ Fluocinolone acetonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Fluocinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 254,380 | 4,229 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,938,343 | 47,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,318,368 | £33,244 |
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