Dexamethasone Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
75
Total Quantity
1,134
NHS Cost
£67
vs National Avg
+140.6%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 75 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £67 to the NHS. This is 140.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items75
Total Quantity1,134
Total NHS Cost£67
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+140.6%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice75 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+140.6% 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.