Dexamethasone Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
154
Total Quantity
3,957
NHS Cost
£356
vs National Avg
+394.1%

LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 154 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £356 to the NHS. This is 394.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items154
Total Quantity3,957
Total NHS Cost£356
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+394.1%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice154 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+394.1% 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.