Dexamethasone Prescribing at BISHOP AUCKLAND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
1,650
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+88.4%

BISHOP AUCKLAND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES prescribed 324 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,029 to the NHS. This is 88.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items324
Total Quantity1,650
Total NHS Cost£1,029
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+88.4%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice324 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference+88.4% 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.