Clobetasone butyrate vs Fluticasone propionate (Topical)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clobetasone butyrate was dispensed 1,009.1× as often as Fluticasone propionate (Topical) in May 2026 — 146,315 items versus 145 in England.
146,315items
Clobetasone butyrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
145items
Fluticasone propionate (Topical) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clobetasone butyrate versus Fluticasone propionate (Topical): national items dispensed by month
▬ Clobetasone butyrate · ╌ Fluticasone propionate (Topical)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clobetasone butyrate | Fluticasone propionate (Topical) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 146,315 | 145 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,721,339 | 2,176 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,249,478 | £875 |
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