Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

493

Total Quantity

40.7K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+28.1%

THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 493 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,099 to the NHS. This is 28.1% 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	493
Total Quantity	40,680
Total NHS Cost	£2,099
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+28.1%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	493 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+28.1% 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.