Clobetasol propionate vs Hydrocortisone butyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasol propionate was dispensed 49.7× as often as Hydrocortisone butyrate in March 2026 — 89,423 items versus 1,801 in England.
89,423items
Clobetasol propionate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,801items
Hydrocortisone butyrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Clobetasol propionate | Hydrocortisone butyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 89,423 | 1,801 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,028,788 | 22,424 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £593,072 | £10,752 |
See the full profile for Clobetasol propionate or Hydrocortisone butyrate.