Clobetasone butyrate vs Fluocinolone acetonide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasone butyrate was dispensed 36.3× as often as Fluocinolone acetonide in March 2026 — 153,493 items versus 4,229 in England.
153,493items
Clobetasone butyrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,229items
Fluocinolone acetonide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Clobetasone butyrate | Fluocinolone acetonide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 153,493 | 4,229 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,721,767 | 47,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,269,010 | £33,244 |
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