Clobetasol propionate vs Hydrocortisone butyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasol propionate was dispensed 50.5× as often as Hydrocortisone butyrate in April 2026 — 86,225 items versus 1,707 in England.
86,225items
Clobetasol propionate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,707items
Hydrocortisone butyrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clobetasol propionate versus Hydrocortisone butyrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clobetasol propionate · ╌ Hydrocortisone butyrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Clobetasol propionate | Hydrocortisone butyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 86,225 | 1,707 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,031,959 | 22,226 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £567,873 | £10,043 |
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