Dexamethasone Prescribing at BARKING MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE

Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye

Items (12m)

146

Total Quantity

4,158

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

+144.5%

BARKING MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 146 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,872 to the NHS. This is 144.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	146
Total Quantity	4,158
Total NHS Cost	£1,872
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	+144.5%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	146 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	+144.5% 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.