Dexamethasone Prescribing at KINGSTON PRIMARY CARE EXTENDED SERVICE

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
1,490
NHS Cost
£929
vs National Avg
+58.2%

KINGSTON PRIMARY CARE EXTENDED SERVICE prescribed 272 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £929 to the NHS. This is 58.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items272
Total Quantity1,490
Total NHS Cost£929
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+58.2%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice272 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference+58.2% 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.