Dexamethasone Prescribing at COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY TEAM
Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye
Items (12m)
274
Total Quantity
4,070
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+358.9%
COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY TEAM prescribed 274 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,778 to the NHS. This is 358.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 274 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,778 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +358.9% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 274 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 60 items |
| Difference | +358.9% 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.