Betamethasone esters Prescribing at NEWHAM PCN

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Items (12m)

179

Total Quantity

7,730

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+196.7%

NEWHAM PCN prescribed 179 items of Betamethasone esters over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,420 to the NHS. This is 196.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone esters is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	179
Total Quantity	7,730
Total NHS Cost	£1,420
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+196.7%

Betamethasone esters Prescribing Comparison

This practice	179 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	+196.7% 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.