Clobetasol propionate vs Fluocinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasol propionate was dispensed 20.7× as often as Fluocinolone acetonide in April 2026 — 86,225 items versus 4,167 in England.
86,225items
Clobetasol propionate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,167items
Fluocinolone acetonide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clobetasol propionate versus Fluocinolone acetonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clobetasol propionate · ╌ Fluocinolone acetonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Clobetasol propionate | Fluocinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 86,225 | 4,167 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,031,959 | 47,806 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £567,873 | £33,418 |
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