Dexamethasone Prescribing at WIDNES ENHANCED ACCESS SERVICE

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
163
Total Quantity
930
NHS Cost
£580
vs National Avg
-5.2%

WIDNES ENHANCED ACCESS SERVICE prescribed 163 items of Dexamethasone over the last 12 months at a cost of £580 to the NHS. This is 5.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Dexamethasone is classified under Drugs acting on the ear in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items163
Total Quantity930
Total NHS Cost£580
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-5.2%

Dexamethasone Prescribing Comparison

This practice163 items
National average per practice172 items
Difference-5.2% 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.