Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
1,226
Total Quantity
99.2K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+218.4%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,226 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,180 to the NHS. This is 218.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,180 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +218.4% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +218.4% 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.