Dexamethasone Prescribing at THE MEADS SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
76
Total Quantity
2,783
NHS Cost
£907
vs National Avg
+143.8%

THE MEADS SURGERY prescribed 76 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £907 to the NHS. This is 143.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items76
Total Quantity2,783
Total NHS Cost£907
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+143.8%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice76 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+143.8% 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.