Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
715
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+85.7%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 715 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,679 to the NHS. This is 85.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,679 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.7% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +85.7% 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.