Dexamethasone Prescribing at COMBE DOWN SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
56
Total Quantity
1,668
NHS Cost
£256
vs National Avg
+79.7%

COMBE DOWN SURGERY prescribed 56 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £256 to the NHS. This is 79.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items56
Total Quantity1,668
Total NHS Cost£256
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+79.7%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice56 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+79.7% 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.