Betamethasone valerate vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 6.3× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 239,912 items versus 38,206 in England.
239,912items
Betamethasone valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,206items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone valerate versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone valerate · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 239,912 | 38,206 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,925,180 | 475,949 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,238,615 | £251,915 |
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