Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
712
Total Quantity
60.7K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+84.9%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 712 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,034 to the NHS. This is 84.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,654 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,034 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.9% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +84.9% vs national average |
Explore More
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.