Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

1,157

Total Quantity

98.2K

NHS Cost

£6.8K

vs National Avg

+200.5%

GP DIRECT prescribed 1,157 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,849 to the NHS. This is 200.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

114

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

109

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,157
Total Quantity	98,170
Total NHS Cost	£6,849
Presentations	18 different forms
vs National Average	+200.5%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,157 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+200.5% 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.