Dexamethasone Prescribing at BUCKDEN SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
54
Total Quantity
1,726
NHS Cost
£107
vs National Avg
+73.3%

BUCKDEN SURGERY prescribed 54 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £107 to the NHS. This is 73.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items54
Total Quantity1,726
Total NHS Cost£107
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+73.3%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice54 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+73.3% 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.