Dexamethasone Prescribing at PETERBOROUGH GP HUB
Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (12m)
112
Total Quantity
585
NHS Cost
£365
vs National Avg
-34.9%
PETERBOROUGH GP HUB prescribed 112 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £365 to the NHS. This is 34.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 112 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 585 |
| Total NHS Cost | £365 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.9% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 112 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 172 items |
| Difference | -34.9% vs national average |
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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.