Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

541

Total Quantity

41.7K

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

+40.5%

HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 541 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,873 to the NHS. This is 40.5% 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	541
Total Quantity	41,700
Total NHS Cost	£1,873
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+40.5%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	541 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+40.5% 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.