Clobetasone butyrate vs Fluocinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasone butyrate was dispensed 37.4× as often as Fluocinolone acetonide in May 2026 — 146,315 items versus 3,911 in England.
146,315items
Clobetasone butyrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,911items
Fluocinolone acetonide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clobetasone butyrate versus Fluocinolone acetonide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clobetasone butyrate · ╌ Fluocinolone acetonide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clobetasone butyrate | Fluocinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 146,315 | 3,911 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,721,339 | 47,773 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,249,478 | £31,243 |
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