Dexamethasone Prescribing at PERKINS PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
117
Total Quantity
720
NHS Cost
£449
vs National Avg
-32%

PERKINS PRACTICE prescribed 117 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £449 to the NHS. This is 32% below the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items117
Total Quantity720
Total NHS Cost£449
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-32%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice117 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference-32% 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.