Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

550

Total Quantity

43.2K

NHS Cost

£2.6K

vs National Avg

+42.9%

BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 550 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,564 to the NHS. This is 42.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	550
Total Quantity	43,170
Total NHS Cost	£2,564
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+42.9%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	550 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+42.9% 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.