Dexamethasone Prescribing at PGPA CALDERDALE OOH

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
67
Total Quantity
1,096
NHS Cost
£324
vs National Avg
+115%

PGPA CALDERDALE OOH prescribed 67 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £324 to the NHS. This is 115% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items67
Total Quantity1,096
Total NHS Cost£324
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+115%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice67 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+115% 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.