Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

740

Total Quantity

59.5K

NHS Cost

£4.9K

vs National Avg

+92.2%

HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 740 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,895 to the NHS. This is 92.2% 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	740
Total Quantity	59,470
Total NHS Cost	£4,895
Presentations	20 different forms
vs National Average	+92.2%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	740 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+92.2% 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.