Dexamethasone Prescribing at UNITY HEALTHCARE
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
141
Total Quantity
6,309
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+352.4%
UNITY HEALTHCARE prescribed 141 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,677 to the NHS. This is 352.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 141 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,309 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,677 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +352.4% |
Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 141 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +352.4% 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.