Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
1,579
Total Quantity
117.9K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+310.1%
PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,579 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,682 to the NHS. This is 310.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,579 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,682 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +310.1% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,579 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +310.1% 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.