Dexamethasone Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
207
Total Quantity
5,084
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+564.2%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 207 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,545 to the NHS. This is 564.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,545 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +564.2% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +564.2% 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.