Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
430
Total Quantity
36.2K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+11.7%
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 430 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,168 to the NHS. This is 11.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 430 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,168 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.7% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 430 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +11.7% 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.