Betamethasone valerate vs Hydrocortisone butyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 145.8× as often as Hydrocortisone butyrate in April 2026 — 248,849 items versus 1,707 in England.
248,849items
Betamethasone valerate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,707items
Hydrocortisone butyrate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Betamethasone valerate | Hydrocortisone butyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 248,849 | 1,707 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,940,433 | 22,226 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,279,594 | £10,043 |
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