Zinc oxide vs Betamethasone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 10,479.0× as often as Betamethasone in May 2026 — 10,479 items versus 1 in England.
10,479items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Betamethasone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Betamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 10,479 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 134,498 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £41,116 | £4 |
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