Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE ADDITIONAL ACCESS

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

245

Total Quantity

17.2K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

-36.4%

PRIMARY CARE ADDITIONAL ACCESS prescribed 245 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,292 to the NHS. This is 36.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	245
Total Quantity	17,230
Total NHS Cost	£1,292
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	-36.4%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	245 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	-36.4% 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.