Betamethasone esters Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
79
Total Quantity
3,850
NHS Cost
£568
vs National Avg
+30.9%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 79 items of Betamethasone esters over the last 12 months at a cost of £568 to the NHS. This is 30.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone esters is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
1
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 79 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £568 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.9% |
Betamethasone esters Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 79 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 60 items |
| Difference | +30.9% 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.