Betamethasone esters Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY

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Items (12m)

154

Total Quantity

6,370

NHS Cost

£947

vs National Avg

+155.3%

HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 154 items of Betamethasone esters over the last 12 months at a cost of £947 to the NHS. This is 155.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone esters is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	154
Total Quantity	6,370
Total NHS Cost	£947
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+155.3%

Betamethasone esters Prescribing Comparison

This practice	154 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	+155.3% 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.