Dexamethasone Prescribing at HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
53
Total Quantity
2,587
NHS Cost
£667
vs National Avg
+70%

HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 53 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £667 to the NHS. This is 70% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items53
Total Quantity2,587
Total NHS Cost£667
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+70%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice53 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+70% 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.