Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

845

Total Quantity

63.9K

NHS Cost

£4.4K

vs National Avg

+119.5%

WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 845 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,370 to the NHS. This is 119.5% 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	845
Total Quantity	63,880
Total NHS Cost	£4,370
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	+119.5%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	845 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+119.5% 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.