Dexamethasone phosphate vs Betamethasone sodium phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 3.3× as often as Dexamethasone phosphate in May 2026 — 5,199 items versus 1,599 in England.
1,599items
Dexamethasone phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,199items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone phosphate versus Betamethasone sodium phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone phosphate · ╌ Betamethasone sodium phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone phosphate | Betamethasone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,599 | 5,199 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,808 | 57,341 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £24,418 | £233,020 |
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