Clobetasol propionate vs Fluocinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasol propionate was dispensed 21.6× as often as Fluocinolone acetonide in May 2026 — 84,637 items versus 3,911 in England.
84,637items
Clobetasol propionate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,911items
Fluocinolone acetonide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Clobetasol propionate | Fluocinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 84,637 | 3,911 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,029,137 | 47,773 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £553,834 | £31,243 |
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