Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at STAR SCHEME EXTENDED
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
40.7K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+49.6%
STAR SCHEME EXTENDED prescribed 576 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,866 to the NHS. This is 49.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,866 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.6% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +49.6% 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.