Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

564

Total Quantity

41.4K

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

+46.5%

PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE prescribed 564 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,517 to the NHS. This is 46.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	564
Total Quantity	41,390
Total NHS Cost	£2,517
Presentations	16 different forms
vs National Average	+46.5%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	564 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+46.5% 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.