Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL GROUP

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

926

Total Quantity

74.5K

NHS Cost

£4.0K

vs National Avg

+140.5%

FOREST MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 926 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,016 to the NHS. This is 140.5% 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	926
Total Quantity	74,510
Total NHS Cost	£4,016
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+140.5%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	926 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+140.5% 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.