Dexamethasone Prescribing at DDES CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
572
Total Quantity
31.5K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+1735.3%
DDES CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 572 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,568 to the NHS. This is 1735.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,568 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1735.3% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +1735.3% 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.