Dexamethasone Prescribing at DACORUM EXTENDED ACCESS

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
255
NHS Cost
£159
vs National Avg
-70.9%

DACORUM EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 50 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £159 to the NHS. This is 70.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items50
Total Quantity255
Total NHS Cost£159
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-70.9%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice50 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference-70.9% 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.