Dexamethasone Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE

Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye

Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
3,233
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+84.2%

THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 110 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,723 to the NHS. This is 84.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items110
Total Quantity3,233
Total NHS Cost£1,723
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+84.2%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice110 items
National average per practice60 items
Difference+84.2% 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.