Dexamethasone Prescribing at BOX SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
53
Total Quantity
1,759
NHS Cost
£186
vs National Avg
+70%

BOX SURGERY prescribed 53 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £186 to the NHS. This is 70% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items53
Total Quantity1,759
Total NHS Cost£186
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+70%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice53 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+70% 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.