Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE

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Items (12m)

435

Total Quantity

32.5K

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+13%

BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 435 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,743 to the NHS. This is 13% 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	435
Total Quantity	32,480
Total NHS Cost	£1,743
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+13%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	435 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+13% 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.