Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

708

Total Quantity

50.5K

NHS Cost

£3.9K

vs National Avg

+83.9%

THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 708 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,942 to the NHS. This is 83.9% 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	708
Total Quantity	50,480
Total NHS Cost	£3,942
Presentations	17 different forms
vs National Average	+83.9%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	708 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+83.9% 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.