Dexamethasone Prescribing at RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye

Items (12m)
57
Total Quantity
591
NHS Cost
£265
vs National Avg
-4.5%

RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 57 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £265 to the NHS. This is 4.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items57
Total Quantity591
Total NHS Cost£265
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-4.5%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice57 items
National average per practice60 items
Difference-4.5% 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.