Dexamethasone Prescribing at BLUE WING FAMILY DOCTOR UNIT

Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,656

NHS Cost

£768

vs National Avg

+59.1%

BLUE WING FAMILY DOCTOR UNIT prescribed 95 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £768 to the NHS. This is 59.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	95
Total Quantity	1,656
Total NHS Cost	£768
Presentations	10 different forms
vs National Average	+59.1%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	95 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	+59.1% 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.