Clobetasol propionate vs Clobetasone butyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasone butyrate was dispensed 1.7× as often as Clobetasol propionate in May 2026 — 146,315 items versus 84,637 in England.
84,637items
Clobetasol propionate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
146,315items
Clobetasone butyrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clobetasol propionate versus Clobetasone butyrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clobetasol propionate · ╌ Clobetasone butyrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clobetasol propionate | Clobetasone butyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 84,637 | 146,315 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,029,137 | 1,721,339 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £553,834 | £1,249,478 |
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