Betamethasone sodium phosphate
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (National)
72.9K
NHS Cost
£637.6K
Practices
5,933
Avg per Practice
12
Overview
Betamethasone sodium phosphate is prescribed by 5,933 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 72,945 items were prescribed at a total cost of £637,587 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Corticosteroids (endocrine).
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 2,123 | 79 | 27 | +118.7% ▲ |
| WF | 1,639 | 46 | 36 | +189.4% ▲ |
| LS | 1,567 | 58 | 27 | +119.5% ▲ |
| S | 1,553 | 76 | 20 | +65.9% ▲ |
| PO | 1,274 | 46 | 28 | +125.2% ▲ |
| NR | 1,271 | 55 | 23 | +87.8% ▲ |
| B | 1,161 | 37 | 31 | +155.3% ▲ |
| SW | 1,110 | 56 | 20 | +61.0% ▲ |
| SE | 1,083 | 49 | 22 | +79.7% ▲ |
| PE | 1,070 | 47 | 23 | +85.4% ▲ |
| RG | 1,065 | 46 | 23 | +88.6% ▲ |
| BN | 1,058 | 47 | 23 | +82.9% ▲ |
| BS | 1,030 | 49 | 21 | +70.7% ▲ |
| N | 1,010 | 50 | 20 | +64.2% ▲ |
| OX | 1,007 | 41 | 25 | +100.0% ▲ |
| CV | 994 | 45 | 22 | +79.7% ▲ |
| M | 993 | 53 | 19 | +52.0% ▲ |
| BD | 964 | 37 | 26 | +112.2% ▲ |
| YO | 907 | 33 | 28 | +123.6% ▲ |
| LE | 903 | 43 | 21 | +70.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM DENTAL HOSPITAL | 523 |
| ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - PATEL | 155 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 122 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Corticosteroids (endocrine)
- Paragraph: Glucocorticoid therapy
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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.