Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
336
Total Quantity
27.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-12.7%
DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 336 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,479 to the NHS. This is 12.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,479 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.7% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | -12.7% 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.