Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at LEW GP EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

250

Total Quantity

20.3K

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

-35.1%

LEW GP EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE prescribed 250 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,464 to the NHS. This is 35.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	250
Total Quantity	20,298
Total NHS Cost	£2,464
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	-35.1%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	250 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	-35.1% 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.