Dexamethasone phosphate
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (National)
15.5K
NHS Cost
£263.2K
Practices
3,392
Avg per Practice
5
Overview
Dexamethasone phosphate is prescribed by 3,392 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 15,472 items were prescribed at a total cost of £263,189 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Corticosteroids (endocrine).
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 358 | 23 | 16 | +239.1% ▲ |
| DL | 329 | 7 | 47 | +921.7% ▲ |
| CH | 299 | 17 | 18 | +282.6% ▲ |
| L | 265 | 10 | 27 | +476.1% ▲ |
| PR | 248 | 10 | 25 | +439.1% ▲ |
| NR | 246 | 18 | 14 | +197.8% ▲ |
| B | 239 | 12 | 20 | +332.6% ▲ |
| SS | 193 | 5 | 39 | +739.1% ▲ |
| CV | 168 | 8 | 21 | +356.5% ▲ |
| M | 156 | 8 | 20 | +323.9% ▲ |
| FY | 134 | 7 | 19 | +315.2% ▲ |
| S | 134 | 6 | 22 | +384.8% ▲ |
| BS | 130 | 8 | 16 | +254.3% ▲ |
| DN | 130 | 7 | 19 | +304.3% ▲ |
| TS | 130 | 6 | 22 | +371.7% ▲ |
| WS | 126 | 4 | 32 | +584.8% ▲ |
| YO | 118 | 8 | 15 | +221.7% ▲ |
| LE | 111 | 8 | 14 | +202.2% ▲ |
| BB | 108 | 4 | 27 | +487.0% ▲ |
| TN | 105 | 7 | 15 | +226.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| DDES CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE | 213 |
| COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE SERVICES | 74 |
| NMP CASTLE POINT AND ROCHFORD CCG | 71 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Corticosteroids (endocrine)
- Paragraph: Glucocorticoid therapy
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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.