Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

357

Total Quantity

28.4K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

-7.3%

NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 357 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,125 to the NHS. This is 7.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	357
Total Quantity	28,380
Total NHS Cost	£2,125
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	-7.3%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	357 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	-7.3% 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.