Betamethasone

بيتاميثازون

KindAPI
ClassCorticosteroid — fluorinated glucocorticoid
SynonymsBetamethasone, 9α-fluoro-16β-methylprednisolone, Flubenisolone
Common uses / formsTopical esters (valerate/dipropionate), tablets, injectable (sodium phosphate)
PropertiesBCS Class II; low solubility; 16β-methyl epimer of dexamethasone
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsChina, India, Italy
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$$ ($100–1000 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesEpimeric purity vs dexamethasone (16α/16β) is a critical quality attribute; antenatal lung-maturation use
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Betamethasone — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-betamethasone.html