Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at COMBE DOWN SURGERY

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

784

Total Quantity

64.2K

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

+103.6%

COMBE DOWN SURGERY prescribed 784 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,248 to the NHS. This is 103.6% 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	784
Total Quantity	64,160
Total NHS Cost	£3,248
Presentations	19 different forms
vs National Average	+103.6%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	784 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+103.6% 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.