Dexamethasone Prescribing at THE ROXTON PRACTICE
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
144
Total Quantity
4,615
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+362%
THE ROXTON PRACTICE prescribed 144 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,353 to the NHS. This is 362% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
4
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 144 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,615 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,353 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +362% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 144 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +362% vs national average |
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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.