Dexamethasone Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
66
Total Quantity
2,745
NHS Cost
£441
vs National Avg
+111.8%

THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 66 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £441 to the NHS. This is 111.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items66
Total Quantity2,745
Total NHS Cost£441
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+111.8%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice66 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+111.8% 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.