Dexamethasone Prescribing at EVMC MINOR INJURIES UNIT

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
436
Total Quantity
2,180
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+153.6%

EVMC MINOR INJURIES UNIT prescribed 436 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,360 to the NHS. This is 153.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items436
Total Quantity2,180
Total NHS Cost£1,360
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+153.6%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice436 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference+153.6% 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.