Dexamethasone Prescribing at KNOWSLEY WIC
Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (12m)
407
Total Quantity
2,690
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+136.7%
KNOWSLEY WIC prescribed 407 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,676 to the NHS. This is 136.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 407 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,676 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.7% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 407 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 172 items |
| Difference | +136.7% 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.