Dexamethasone Prescribing at GROVE SURGERY

Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye

Items (12m)

145

Total Quantity

2,496

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+142.9%

GROVE SURGERY prescribed 145 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,160 to the NHS. This is 142.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	145
Total Quantity	2,496
Total NHS Cost	£1,160
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	+142.9%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	145 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	+142.9% 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.