Dexamethasone Prescribing at COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE SERVICES
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
238
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+663.6%
COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE SERVICES prescribed 238 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,690 to the NHS. This is 663.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,690 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +663.6% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +663.6% 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.