Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at PENROSE SURGERY

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

467

Total Quantity

40.7K

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

+21.3%

PENROSE SURGERY prescribed 467 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,152 to the NHS. This is 21.3% 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	467
Total Quantity	40,730
Total NHS Cost	£2,152
Presentations	18 different forms
vs National Average	+21.3%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	467 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+21.3% 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.