Prednisolone acetate
Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye
Items (National)
106.0K
NHS Cost
£287.5K
Practices
5,814
Avg per Practice
18
Overview
Prednisolone acetate is prescribed by 5,814 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 105,972 items were prescribed at a total cost of £287,516 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Eye, Section Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 6,727 | 157 | 43 | +135.2% ▲ |
| NE | 4,900 | 121 | 41 | +122.5% ▲ |
| S | 4,737 | 143 | 33 | +81.9% ▲ |
| L | 3,804 | 115 | 33 | +81.9% ▲ |
| B | 3,072 | 122 | 25 | +38.5% ▲ |
| SK | 2,478 | 58 | 43 | +134.6% ▲ |
| WA | 2,411 | 66 | 37 | +100.5% ▲ |
| DN | 2,317 | 64 | 36 | +98.9% ▲ |
| BB | 2,302 | 58 | 40 | +118.1% ▲ |
| PR | 2,255 | 59 | 38 | +109.9% ▲ |
| BS | 2,094 | 65 | 32 | +76.9% ▲ |
| CH | 1,976 | 57 | 35 | +90.7% ▲ |
| BD | 1,865 | 49 | 38 | +109.3% ▲ |
| LS | 1,799 | 65 | 28 | +52.2% ▲ |
| OL | 1,764 | 51 | 35 | +90.1% ▲ |
| TN | 1,752 | 53 | 33 | +81.9% ▲ |
| TS | 1,719 | 51 | 34 | +85.2% ▲ |
| HU | 1,697 | 36 | 47 | +158.8% ▲ |
| YO | 1,681 | 39 | 43 | +136.8% ▲ |
| DL | 1,601 | 37 | 43 | +137.9% ▲ |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Eye
- Section: Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations
- 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.