Dexamethasone Prescribing at ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
120
Total Quantity
3,355
NHS Cost
£737
vs National Avg
+285%

ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES prescribed 120 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £737 to the NHS. This is 285% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items120
Total Quantity3,355
Total NHS Cost£737
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+285%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice120 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+285% vs national average
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.