Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

548

Total Quantity

45.4K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+42.3%

FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 548 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,042 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	45,360
Total NHS Cost	£3,042
Presentations	19 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.