Betamethasone esters
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (National)
426.3K
NHS Cost
£3.5M
Practices
7,066
Avg per Practice
60
Overview
Betamethasone esters is prescribed by 7,066 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 426,303 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,483,340 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Topical corticosteroids.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27,324
Jun 2026
26,452
Jun 2026
29,016
Jun 2026
27,778
Jun 2026
26,605
Jun 2026
26,949
Jun 2026
28,168
Jun 2026
26,994
Jun 2026
30,317
Jun 2026
27,203
Jun 2026
29,320
Jun 2026
29,001
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 17.2K | 252 | 68 | +13.3% ▲ |
| E | 15.9K | 151 | 105 | +74.3% ▲ |
| LE | 12.1K | 130 | 93 | +53.7% ▲ |
| NG | 10.4K | 135 | 77 | +27.5% ▲ |
| M | 9,719 | 170 | 57 | -5.1% ▼ |
| S | 9,539 | 157 | 61 | +0.8% vs avg |
| SE | 8,471 | 114 | 74 | +23.2% ▲ |
| PE | 8,331 | 93 | 90 | +48.6% ▲ |
| N | 8,248 | 120 | 69 | +13.9% ▲ |
| SW | 8,103 | 114 | 71 | +17.9% ▲ |
| L | 7,736 | 137 | 57 | -6.3% ▼ |
| OX | 7,344 | 58 | 127 | +110.0% ▲ |
| RG | 7,206 | 68 | 106 | +75.8% ▲ |
| SK | 7,039 | 70 | 101 | +66.8% ▲ |
| TS | 7,011 | 74 | 95 | +57.0% ▲ |
| BN | 6,857 | 81 | 85 | +40.5% ▲ |
| PR | 6,607 | 64 | 103 | +71.1% ▲ |
| BD | 6,601 | 60 | 110 | +82.4% ▲ |
| RM | 6,328 | 84 | 75 | +24.9% ▲ |
| IG | 6,060 | 55 | 110 | +82.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| OMNES HEALTHCARE LTD | 918 |
| WEST KENT DERMATOLOGY | 753 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE (ZS OSAMA) | 712 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Topical corticosteroids
- Paragraph: Topical corticosteroids
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.