Betamethasone esters Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
71
Total Quantity
5,370
NHS Cost
£606
vs National Avg
+17.7%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 71 items of Betamethasone esters over the last 12 months at a cost of £606 to the NHS. This is 17.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone esters is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 71 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £606 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.7% |
Betamethasone esters Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 71 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 60 items |
| Difference | +17.7% 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.