Dexamethasone Prescribing at RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
1,964
NHS Cost
£574
vs National Avg
+60.4%

RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 50 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £574 to the NHS. This is 60.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items50
Total Quantity1,964
Total NHS Cost£574
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+60.4%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice50 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+60.4% 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.