Dexamethasone Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
76
Total Quantity
2,453
NHS Cost
£173
vs National Avg
+143.8%

THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 76 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £173 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
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
2

Prescribing Details

Total Items76
Total Quantity2,453
Total NHS Cost£173
Presentations4 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.