Dexamethasone Prescribing at WEARSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - PALLION

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
52
Total Quantity
1,023
NHS Cost
£705
vs National Avg
+66.8%

WEARSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - PALLION prescribed 52 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £705 to the NHS. This is 66.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items52
Total Quantity1,023
Total NHS Cost£705
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+66.8%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice52 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+66.8% 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.