Dexamethasone Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
56
Total Quantity
2,729
NHS Cost
£639
vs National Avg
+79.7%

SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 56 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £639 to the NHS. This is 79.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items56
Total Quantity2,729
Total NHS Cost£639
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+79.7%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice56 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+79.7% 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.