Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

789

Total Quantity

70.7K

NHS Cost

£4.1K

vs National Avg

+104.9%

UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 789 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,079 to the NHS. This is 104.9% 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	789
Total Quantity	70,724
Total NHS Cost	£4,079
Presentations	18 different forms
vs National Average	+104.9%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	789 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+104.9% 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.