Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

890

Total Quantity

82.2K

NHS Cost

£5.0K

vs National Avg

+131.2%

FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 890 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,047 to the NHS. This is 131.2% 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	890
Total Quantity	82,220
Total NHS Cost	£5,047
Presentations	20 different forms
vs National Average	+131.2%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	890 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+131.2% 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.