Dexamethasone Prescribing at LCW WLCCG OOH

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
67
Total Quantity
360
NHS Cost
£225
vs National Avg
-61%

LCW WLCCG OOH prescribed 67 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £225 to the NHS. This is 61% below the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items67
Total Quantity360
Total NHS Cost£225
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-61%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice67 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference-61% 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.