Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
585
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+51.9%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 585 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,472 to the NHS. This is 51.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,472 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.9% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +51.9% 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.