Betamethasone sodium phosphate
Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (National)
30.2K
NHS Cost
£75.8K
Practices
4,538
Avg per Practice
7
Overview
Betamethasone sodium phosphate is prescribed by 4,538 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 30,229 items were prescribed at a total cost of £75,807 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Ear, Nose and Oropharynx, Section Drugs acting on the ear.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | 1,199 | 46 | 26 | +289.6% ▲ |
| S | 1,071 | 38 | 28 | +320.9% ▲ |
| IP | 1,024 | 23 | 45 | +564.2% ▲ |
| B | 698 | 23 | 30 | +352.2% ▲ |
| BA | 615 | 18 | 34 | +410.4% ▲ |
| NE | 605 | 26 | 23 | +247.8% ▲ |
| CR | 600 | 14 | 43 | +540.3% ▲ |
| PE | 592 | 21 | 28 | +320.9% ▲ |
| CV | 509 | 24 | 21 | +216.4% ▲ |
| E | 499 | 23 | 22 | +223.9% ▲ |
| SN | 434 | 21 | 21 | +209.0% ▲ |
| SO | 430 | 14 | 31 | +358.2% ▲ |
| SW | 408 | 21 | 19 | +189.6% ▲ |
| NR | 354 | 19 | 19 | +177.6% ▲ |
| DE | 346 | 20 | 17 | +158.2% ▲ |
| HR | 315 | 4 | 79 | +1,076.1% ▲ |
| M | 313 | 15 | 21 | +211.9% ▲ |
| TA | 302 | 15 | 20 | +200.0% ▲ |
| MK | 300 | 12 | 25 | +273.1% ▲ |
| RG | 292 | 14 | 21 | +211.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MARKET CROSS SURGERY | 215 |
| RYELAND SURGERY | 163 |
| MOUNT FARM SURGERY | 149 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
- Section: Drugs acting on the ear
- Paragraph: Otitis externa
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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.