Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
754
Total Quantity
59.8K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+95.8%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 754 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,660 to the NHS. This is 95.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,660 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.8% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +95.8% 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.