Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
1,396
Total Quantity
113.3K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+262.6%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,396 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,618 to the NHS. This is 262.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,396 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,284 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,618 |
| Presentations | 24 different forms |
| vs National Average | +262.6% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,396 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +262.6% 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.