Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

433

Total Quantity

33.2K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+12.5%

RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 433 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,086 to the NHS. This is 12.5% 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	433
Total Quantity	33,196
Total NHS Cost	£2,086
Presentations	16 different forms
vs National Average	+12.5%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	433 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+12.5% 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.