Dexamethasone Prescribing at DCHS URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE
Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (12m)
565
Total Quantity
2,910
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+228.6%
DCHS URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE prescribed 565 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,815 to the NHS. This is 228.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,910 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,815 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +228.6% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 172 items |
| Difference | +228.6% 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.