Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at OLD FORGE SURGERY

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

148

Total Quantity

12.4K

NHS Cost

£639

vs National Avg

-61.6%

OLD FORGE SURGERY prescribed 148 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £639 to the NHS. This is 61.6% 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	148
Total Quantity	12,370
Total NHS Cost	£639
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	-61.6%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	148 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	-61.6% 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.