Betamethasone esters Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

157

Total Quantity

10.9K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+160.2%

GP DIRECT prescribed 157 items of Betamethasone esters over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,267 to the NHS. This is 160.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone esters is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	157
Total Quantity	10,860
Total NHS Cost	£1,267
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+160.2%

Betamethasone esters Prescribing Comparison

This practice	157 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	+160.2% 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.