Betamethasone valerate vs Hydrocortisone butyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 141.2× as often as Hydrocortisone butyrate in March 2026 — 254,380 items versus 1,801 in England.
254,380items
Betamethasone valerate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,801items
Hydrocortisone butyrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betamethasone valerate versus Hydrocortisone butyrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betamethasone valerate · ╌ Hydrocortisone butyrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Hydrocortisone butyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 254,380 | 1,801 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,938,343 | 22,424 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,318,368 | £10,752 |
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