Dexamethasone Prescribing at SWISS COTTAGE SURGERY

Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye

Items (12m)
64
Total Quantity
1,562
NHS Cost
£606
vs National Avg
+7.2%

SWISS COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 64 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £606 to the NHS. This is 7.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items64
Total Quantity1,562
Total NHS Cost£606
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+7.2%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice64 items
National average per practice60 items
Difference+7.2% 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.