Dexamethasone Prescribing at BETHESDA MEDICAL CENTRE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
73
Total Quantity
3,857
NHS Cost
£214
vs National Avg
+134.2%

BETHESDA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 73 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £214 to the NHS. This is 134.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items73
Total Quantity3,857
Total NHS Cost£214
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+134.2%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice73 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+134.2% 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.