Dexamethasone phosphate vs Betamethasone sodium phosphate
Betamethasone sodium phosphate was dispensed 3.0× as often as Dexamethasone phosphate in March 2026 — 4,553 items versus 1,541 in England.
1,541items
Dexamethasone phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,553items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone phosphate | Betamethasone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,541 | 4,553 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,392 | 59,367 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £21,169 | £144,871 |
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