Dexamethasone Prescribing at EXTENDED HOURS (CURO) HUB

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
234
Total Quantity
1,185
NHS Cost
£739
vs National Avg
+36.1%

EXTENDED HOURS (CURO) HUB prescribed 234 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £739 to the NHS. This is 36.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items234
Total Quantity1,185
Total NHS Cost£739
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+36.1%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice234 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference+36.1% 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.