Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Topical corticosteroids | Skin
Items (12m)
995
Total Quantity
74.2K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+158.4%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 995 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,565 to the NHS. This is 158.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone valerate is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 995 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,565 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.4% |
Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 995 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 385 items |
| Difference | +158.4% 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.