Fludrocortisone acetate
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (National)
686.1K
NHS Cost
£3.8M
Practices
6,504
Avg per Practice
106
Overview
Fludrocortisone acetate is prescribed by 6,504 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 686,100 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,821,968 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Corticosteroids (endocrine).
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52,121
Jun 2026
48,916
Jun 2026
54,542
Jun 2026
52,817
Jun 2026
52,192
Jun 2026
55,388
Jun 2026
53,342
Jun 2026
55,384
Jun 2026
56,446
Jun 2026
50,260
Jun 2026
53,499
Jun 2026
54,005
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 29.8K | 165 | 181 | +71.5% ▲ |
| B | 19.9K | 236 | 85 | -19.9% ▼ |
| NE | 18.9K | 135 | 140 | +33.1% ▲ |
| PE | 16.2K | 91 | 178 | +69.0% ▲ |
| NG | 16.1K | 133 | 121 | +14.5% ▲ |
| M | 15.5K | 160 | 97 | -8.3% ▼ |
| L | 13.7K | 135 | 102 | -3.8% ▼ |
| LS | 13.2K | 84 | 158 | +49.5% ▲ |
| NN | 10.9K | 65 | 167 | +58.7% ▲ |
| DN | 10.8K | 86 | 125 | +18.6% ▲ |
| LE | 10.7K | 112 | 95 | -9.6% ▼ |
| PR | 10.2K | 62 | 164 | +55.5% ▲ |
| IP | 10.2K | 59 | 172 | +63.3% ▲ |
| NR | 9,815 | 72 | 136 | +29.2% ▲ |
| PO | 9,620 | 62 | 155 | +47.1% ▲ |
| SK | 9,598 | 70 | 137 | +30.0% ▲ |
| CV | 9,354 | 100 | 94 | -11.4% ▼ |
| GL | 9,056 | 65 | 139 | +32.0% ▲ |
| EX | 8,889 | 58 | 153 | +45.3% ▲ |
| WF | 8,863 | 61 | 145 | +37.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,191 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 1,131 |
| PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE | 1,077 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Corticosteroids (endocrine)
- Paragraph: Replacement therapy
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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.