Zinc oxide vs Betamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 11,417.0× as often as Betamethasone in March 2026 — 11,417 items versus 1 in England.
11,417items
Zinc oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Betamethasone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc oxide versus Betamethasone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc oxide · ╌ Betamethasone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Betamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11,417 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 135,707 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £41,517 | £4 |
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