Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at BLACKPOOL LOCALITY CHS
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-29.9%
BLACKPOOL LOCALITY CHS prescribed 270 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,564 to the NHS. This is 29.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 270 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,564 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.9% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 270 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | -29.9% 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.