Betamethasone valerate vs Fluocinonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 668.3× as often as Fluocinonide in May 2026 — 239,912 items versus 359 in England.
239,912items
Betamethasone valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
359items
Fluocinonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone valerate versus Fluocinonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone valerate · ╌ Fluocinonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Fluocinonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 239,912 | 359 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,925,180 | 5,068 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,238,615 | £4,376 |
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