Dexamethasone Prescribing at PGPA IMPROVED ACCESS CENTRAL

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
71
Total Quantity
355
NHS Cost
£221
vs National Avg
-58.7%

PGPA IMPROVED ACCESS CENTRAL prescribed 71 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £221 to the NHS. This is 58.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items71
Total Quantity355
Total NHS Cost£221
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-58.7%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice71 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference-58.7% 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.