Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

467

Total Quantity

50.5K

NHS Cost

£3.7K

vs National Avg

+21.3%

ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 467 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,733 to the NHS. This is 21.3% 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	467
Total Quantity	50,510
Total NHS Cost	£3,733
Presentations	17 different forms
vs National Average	+21.3%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	467 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+21.3% 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.