Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

443

Total Quantity

33.6K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+15.1%

THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 443 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,277 to the NHS. This is 15.1% 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	443
Total Quantity	33,630
Total NHS Cost	£2,277
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+15.1%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	443 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+15.1% 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.