Dexamethasone Prescribing at RUGBY PCN EXTENDED HOURS

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
56
Total Quantity
325
NHS Cost
£203
vs National Avg
-67.4%

RUGBY PCN EXTENDED HOURS prescribed 56 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £203 to the NHS. This is 67.4% 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
6
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items56
Total Quantity325
Total NHS Cost£203
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-67.4%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice56 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference-67.4% 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.