Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
409
Total Quantity
32.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+6.2%
MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 409 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,214 to the NHS. This is 6.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 409 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,214 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.2% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 409 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +6.2% 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.