Fludrocortisone acetate vs Betamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fludrocortisone acetate was dispensed 21,635.3× as often as Betamethasone in June 2026 — 64,906 items versus 3 in England.
64,906items
Fludrocortisone acetate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Betamethasone · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Fludrocortisone acetate | Betamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 64,906 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 750,483 | 31 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £320,096 | £115 |
See the full profile for Fludrocortisone acetate or Betamethasone.