Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at SMS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

219

Total Quantity

14.8K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-43.1%

SMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 219 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,204 to the NHS. This is 43.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	219
Total Quantity	14,820
Total NHS Cost	£1,204
Presentations	10 different forms
vs National Average	-43.1%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	219 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	-43.1% 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.