Fludrocortisone acetate vs Betamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 12,669.0× as often as Betamethasone in March 2026 — 63,345 items versus 5 in England.
63,345items
Fludrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Betamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fludrocortisone acetate versus Betamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fludrocortisone acetate · ╌ Betamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Betamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 63,345 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 739,663 | 34 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £306,692 | £74 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Betamethasone.