Other topical corticosteroid preparations vs Betamethasone valerate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 5,639.4× as often as Other topical corticosteroid preparations in June 2026 — 253,775 items versus 45 in England.
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Other topical corticosteroid preparations · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
253,775items
Betamethasone valerate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other topical corticosteroid preparations versus Betamethasone valerate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other topical corticosteroid preparations · ╌ Betamethasone valerate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Other topical corticosteroid preparations | Betamethasone valerate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 45 | 253,775 |
| Items, last 12 months | 559 | 2,930,687 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,500 | £1,320,001 |
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