Methylprednisolone acetate
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
580.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8M
Practices
5,026
Avg per Practice
116
Overview
Methylprednisolone acetate is prescribed by 5,026 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 580,328 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,805,592 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42,493
Jun 2026
45,302
Jun 2026
47,732
Jun 2026
45,124
Jun 2026
48,632
Jun 2026
48,446
Jun 2026
42,084
Jun 2026
42,190
Jun 2026
47,280
Jun 2026
42,033
Jun 2026
46,468
Jun 2026
44,641
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 28.1K | 191 | 147 | +27.4% ▲ |
| NG | 18.6K | 109 | 170 | +47.4% ▲ |
| DN | 17.8K | 79 | 225 | +94.9% ▲ |
| S | 16.2K | 124 | 130 | +12.9% ▲ |
| CV | 14.2K | 93 | 153 | +32.4% ▲ |
| L | 13.8K | 105 | 131 | +13.8% ▲ |
| PO | 12.3K | 54 | 228 | +97.5% ▲ |
| NR | 12.3K | 71 | 173 | +49.4% ▲ |
| PE | 12.2K | 65 | 188 | +62.7% ▲ |
| YO | 11.3K | 45 | 252 | +117.8% ▲ |
| LS | 11.3K | 67 | 168 | +45.4% ▲ |
| SS | 10.5K | 56 | 187 | +61.9% ▲ |
| DE | 10.4K | 59 | 177 | +53.0% ▲ |
| CM | 10.0K | 59 | 170 | +47.0% ▲ |
| TS | 9,702 | 61 | 159 | +37.7% ▲ |
| BS | 9,553 | 67 | 143 | +23.5% ▲ |
| LE | 9,379 | 73 | 129 | +11.3% ▲ |
| BD | 8,980 | 46 | 195 | +69.0% ▲ |
| TN | 8,933 | 56 | 160 | +38.1% ▲ |
| BN | 8,721 | 53 | 165 | +42.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE | 1,621 |
| GPS HEALTHCARE | 1,428 |
| VIDA HEALTHCARE | 1,267 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Paragraph: Corticosteroids
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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.