Dexamethasone Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
112
Total Quantity
3,495
NHS Cost
£450
vs National Avg
+259.3%

NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 112 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £450 to the NHS. This is 259.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items112
Total Quantity3,495
Total NHS Cost£450
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+259.3%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice112 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+259.3% 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.