Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

573

Total Quantity

46.0K

NHS Cost

£4.0K

vs National Avg

+48.8%

THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 573 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,045 to the NHS. This is 48.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	573
Total Quantity	46,002
Total NHS Cost	£4,045
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+48.8%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	573 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+48.8% 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.