Dexamethasone Prescribing at HERON GP PRACTICE

Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye

Items (12m)

128

Total Quantity

5,279

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+114.4%

HERON GP PRACTICE prescribed 128 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,685 to the NHS. This is 114.4% 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	128
Total Quantity	5,279
Total NHS Cost	£1,685
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+114.4%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	128 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	+114.4% 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.