Dexamethasone Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY

Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,664

NHS Cost

£530

vs National Avg

+10.5%

LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 66 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £530 to the NHS. This is 10.5% 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	66
Total Quantity	1,664
Total NHS Cost	£530
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+10.5%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	66 items
National average per practice	60 items
Difference	+10.5% 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.