Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
543
Total Quantity
42.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+41%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 543 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,319 to the NHS. This is 41% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 543 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,319 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 543 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +41% 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.