Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at LOCKWOOD SURGERY

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

240

Total Quantity

18.7K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

-37.7%

LOCKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 240 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,304 to the NHS. This is 37.7% 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	240
Total Quantity	18,650
Total NHS Cost	£1,304
Presentations	16 different forms
vs National Average	-37.7%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	240 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	-37.7% 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.