Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
529
Total Quantity
41.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+37.4%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 529 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,076 to the NHS. This is 37.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 529 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,076 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.4% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 529 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +37.4% 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.