Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

521

Total Quantity

46.3K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+35.3%

THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 521 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,110 to the NHS. This is 35.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	521
Total Quantity	46,270
Total NHS Cost	£2,110
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+35.3%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	521 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+35.3% 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.