Dexamethasone Prescribing at OAK TREE SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
79
Total Quantity
2,630
NHS Cost
£265
vs National Avg
+153.5%

OAK TREE SURGERY prescribed 79 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £265 to the NHS. This is 153.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items79
Total Quantity2,630
Total NHS Cost£265
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+153.5%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice79 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+153.5% 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.