Betamethasone esters Prescribing at LEW GP EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE

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Items (12m)

Total Quantity

7,160

NHS Cost

£892

vs National Avg

+55.8%

LEW GP EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE prescribed 94 items of Betamethasone esters over the last 12 months at a cost of £892 to the NHS. This is 55.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone esters is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	94
Total Quantity	7,160
Total NHS Cost	£892
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+55.8%

Betamethasone esters Prescribing Comparison

This practice	94 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	+55.8% 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.