Dexamethasone Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
1,417
NHS Cost
£331
vs National Avg
+60.4%

SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 50 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £331 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
1
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items50
Total Quantity1,417
Total NHS Cost£331
Presentations5 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.