Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE

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Items (12m)

497

Total Quantity

41.2K

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

+29.1%

SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 497 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,042 to the NHS. This is 29.1% 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	497
Total Quantity	41,166
Total NHS Cost	£2,042
Presentations	16 different forms
vs National Average	+29.1%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	497 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+29.1% 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.