Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at THURSBY SURGERY

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

491

Total Quantity

36.2K

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

+27.5%

THURSBY SURGERY prescribed 491 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,513 to the NHS. This is 27.5% 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	491
Total Quantity	36,244
Total NHS Cost	£2,513
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+27.5%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	491 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+27.5% 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.