Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

548

Total Quantity

44.2K

NHS Cost

£2.6K

vs National Avg

+42.3%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 548 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,559 to the NHS. This is 42.3% 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	548
Total Quantity	44,154
Total NHS Cost	£2,559
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+42.3%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	548 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+42.3% 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.