Dexamethasone Prescribing at SEVERN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
74
Total Quantity
3,926
NHS Cost
£833
vs National Avg
+137.4%

SEVERN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 74 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £833 to the NHS. This is 137.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items74
Total Quantity3,926
Total NHS Cost£833
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+137.4%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice74 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+137.4% 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.