Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
434
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+12.7%
SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 434 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,597 to the NHS. This is 12.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,597 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.7% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +12.7% 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.