Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY

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Items (12m)

931

Total Quantity

67.8K

NHS Cost

£4.5K

vs National Avg

+141.8%

BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 931 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,534 to the NHS. This is 141.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	931
Total Quantity	67,750
Total NHS Cost	£4,534
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+141.8%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	931 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+141.8% vs national average

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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.