Other topical corticosteroid preparations vs Betamethasone valerate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betamethasone valerate was dispensed 6,854.6× as often as Other topical corticosteroid preparations in May 2026 — 239,912 items versus 35 in England.
35items
Other topical corticosteroid preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
239,912items
Betamethasone valerate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other topical corticosteroid preparations | Betamethasone valerate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35 | 239,912 |
| Items, last 12 months | 555 | 2,925,180 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £878 | £1,238,615 |
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