Betamethasone valerate vs Fluticasone propionate (Topical)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 1,654.6× as often as Fluticasone propionate (Topical) in May 2026 — 239,912 items versus 145 in England.
239,912items
Betamethasone valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
145items
Fluticasone propionate (Topical) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone valerate versus Fluticasone propionate (Topical): national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone valerate · ╌ Fluticasone propionate (Topical)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Fluticasone propionate (Topical) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 239,912 | 145 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,925,180 | 2,176 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,238,615 | £875 |
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