Dexamethasone Prescribing at HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
248
Total Quantity
8,974
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+695.7%
HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 248 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,161 to the NHS. This is 695.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 248 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,974 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,161 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +695.7% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 248 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +695.7% 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.