Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
492
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+27.8%
ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 492 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,509 to the NHS. This is 27.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 492 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,190 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,509 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.8% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 492 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +27.8% 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.