Dexamethasone Prescribing at MARLBOROUGH SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
125
Total Quantity
2,251
NHS Cost
£575
vs National Avg
+301.1%

MARLBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 125 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £575 to the NHS. This is 301.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items125
Total Quantity2,251
Total NHS Cost£575
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+301.1%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice125 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+301.1% 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.