Betamethasone valerate Prescribing at WIDCOMBE SURGERY

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

410

Total Quantity

35.1K

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+6.5%

WIDCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 410 items of Betamethasone valerate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,404 to the NHS. This is 6.5% 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	410
Total Quantity	35,080
Total NHS Cost	£1,404
Presentations	17 different forms
vs National Average	+6.5%

Betamethasone valerate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	410 items
National average per practice	385 items
Difference	+6.5% 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.