Hydrocortisone
Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
543.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6M
Practices
7,149
Avg per Practice
76
Overview
Hydrocortisone is prescribed by 7,149 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 542,974 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,565,043 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38,558
Jun 2026
36,255
Jun 2026
38,865
Jun 2026
36,415
Jun 2026
36,924
Jun 2026
40,330
Jun 2026
40,427
Jun 2026
36,853
Jun 2026
45,189
Jun 2026
42,507
Jun 2026
41,604
Jun 2026
38,585
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 29.5K | 273 | 108 | +42.2% ▲ |
| E | 15.7K | 156 | 101 | +32.6% ▲ |
| LE | 12.9K | 132 | 98 | +28.9% ▲ |
| S | 12.5K | 172 | 73 | -4.3% ▼ |
| N | 12.1K | 124 | 98 | +28.7% ▲ |
| NE | 12.1K | 145 | 83 | +9.7% ▲ |
| PO | 11.7K | 67 | 175 | +130.4% ▲ |
| NR | 11.6K | 75 | 155 | +103.9% ▲ |
| PE | 10.5K | 97 | 108 | +42.4% ▲ |
| CV | 10.3K | 116 | 89 | +16.7% ▲ |
| M | 10.3K | 175 | 59 | -22.8% ▼ |
| SE | 10.2K | 116 | 88 | +15.9% ▲ |
| SO | 10.0K | 61 | 164 | +115.9% ▲ |
| LS | 9,078 | 92 | 99 | +29.9% ▲ |
| L | 8,977 | 145 | 62 | -18.6% ▼ |
| DN | 8,872 | 89 | 100 | +31.2% ▲ |
| SW | 8,838 | 110 | 80 | +5.7% ▲ |
| TN | 8,253 | 78 | 106 | +39.2% ▲ |
| RG | 7,800 | 71 | 110 | +44.6% ▲ |
| BN | 7,661 | 80 | 96 | +26.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 796 |
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 723 |
| HEALTH AND BEYOND | 687 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders
- Paragraph: Compound haemorrhoidal preparations with corticosteroid
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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.