Dexamethasone Prescribing at SANDWELL URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE
Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (12m)
420
Total Quantity
2,110
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+144.3%
SANDWELL URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE prescribed 420 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,316 to the NHS. This is 144.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,316 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.3% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 172 items |
| Difference | +144.3% vs national average |
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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.