Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

537

Total Quantity

37.2K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+39.5%

PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 537 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,981 to the NHS. This is 39.5% 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	537
Total Quantity	37,200
Total NHS Cost	£2,981
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+39.5%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	537 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+39.5% 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.