Betamethasone esters Prescribing at WEST4 GPS

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

3,670

NHS Cost

£474

vs National Avg

-7.2%

WEST4 GPS prescribed 56 items of Betamethasone esters over the last 12 months at a cost of £474 to the NHS. This is 7.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Betamethasone esters is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	56
Total Quantity	3,670
Total NHS Cost	£474
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-7.2%

Betamethasone esters Prescribing Comparison

This practice	56 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	-7.2% 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.