Prednisolone
Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
504.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4M
Practices
7,014
Avg per Practice
72
Overview
Prednisolone is prescribed by 7,014 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 504,629 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,351,935 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
37,240
Jun 2026
36,445
Jun 2026
39,148
Jun 2026
36,336
Jun 2026
36,975
Jun 2026
35,655
Jun 2026
36,344
Jun 2026
36,048
Jun 2026
31,802
Jun 2026
33,775
Jun 2026
35,547
Jun 2026
37,274
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 16.2K | 183 | 89 | +23.1% ▲ |
| NG | 14.2K | 143 | 100 | +38.4% ▲ |
| BS | 13.6K | 81 | 168 | +133.2% ▲ |
| L | 12.8K | 147 | 87 | +20.7% ▲ |
| N | 11.7K | 120 | 98 | +36.0% ▲ |
| S | 11.3K | 154 | 74 | +2.5% ▲ |
| SW | 10.4K | 114 | 91 | +26.7% ▲ |
| B | 10.2K | 206 | 49 | -31.3% ▼ |
| E | 9,715 | 146 | 67 | -7.5% ▼ |
| GL | 9,496 | 68 | 140 | +94.2% ▲ |
| SK | 9,373 | 72 | 130 | +81.1% ▲ |
| RG | 8,518 | 70 | 122 | +69.3% ▲ |
| DE | 8,471 | 86 | 99 | +37.0% ▲ |
| NN | 8,246 | 69 | 120 | +66.2% ▲ |
| BD | 8,182 | 62 | 132 | +83.6% ▲ |
| W | 8,150 | 105 | 78 | +7.9% ▲ |
| BN | 8,051 | 76 | 106 | +47.3% ▲ |
| WA | 7,750 | 85 | 91 | +26.8% ▲ |
| PR | 7,721 | 65 | 119 | +65.2% ▲ |
| GU | 7,652 | 69 | 111 | +54.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 935 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 920 |
| ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - PATEL | 765 |
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.