Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at DOVE RIVER

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

646

Total Quantity

53.0K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+67.8%

DOVE RIVER prescribed 646 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,031 to the NHS. This is 67.8% 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	646
Total Quantity	53,000
Total NHS Cost	£3,031
Presentations	20 different forms
vs National Average	+67.8%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	646 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+67.8% 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.