Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

522

Total Quantity

41.8K

NHS Cost

£2.6K

vs National Avg

+35.6%

TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 522 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,619 to the NHS. This is 35.6% 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	522
Total Quantity	41,780
Total NHS Cost	£2,619
Presentations	17 different forms
vs National Average	+35.6%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	522 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+35.6% 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.