Dexamethasone Prescribing at LCD WAKEFIELD WIC
Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (12m)
594
Total Quantity
2,995
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+245.5%
LCD WAKEFIELD WIC prescribed 594 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,868 to the NHS. This is 245.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 594 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,995 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,868 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +245.5% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 594 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 172 items |
| Difference | +245.5% 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.