Triamcinolone acetonide
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
197.7K
NHS Cost
£336.5K
Practices
2,643
Avg per Practice
75
Overview
Triamcinolone acetonide is prescribed by 2,643 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 197,713 items were prescribed at a total cost of £336,541 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
17,167
Jun 2026
17,710
Jun 2026
11,631
Jun 2026
9,191
Jun 2026
12,766
Jun 2026
14,102
Jun 2026
13,702
Jun 2026
14,747
Jun 2026
17,372
Jun 2026
15,299
Jun 2026
17,498
Jun 2026
16,022
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH | 8,255 | 41 | 201 | +169.1% ▲ |
| NG | 7,584 | 65 | 117 | +56.0% ▲ |
| LE | 7,143 | 70 | 102 | +36.4% ▲ |
| WF | 6,824 | 30 | 228 | +204.1% ▲ |
| NN | 6,599 | 41 | 161 | +115.2% ▲ |
| EX | 6,489 | 44 | 148 | +97.2% ▲ |
| B | 5,572 | 35 | 159 | +112.8% ▲ |
| SK | 4,983 | 50 | 100 | +33.3% ▲ |
| DE | 4,963 | 35 | 142 | +89.6% ▲ |
| CH | 4,781 | 42 | 114 | +52.1% ▲ |
| S | 4,401 | 53 | 83 | +11.0% ▲ |
| LS | 4,202 | 29 | 145 | +93.7% ▲ |
| L | 4,201 | 43 | 98 | +30.6% ▲ |
| TR | 4,035 | 21 | 192 | +156.8% ▲ |
| PE | 4,001 | 36 | 111 | +48.5% ▲ |
| PL | 3,990 | 27 | 148 | +97.6% ▲ |
| HU | 3,902 | 11 | 355 | +374.2% ▲ |
| CT | 3,693 | 19 | 194 | +159.9% ▲ |
| M | 3,580 | 33 | 109 | +45.1% ▲ |
| WS | 3,553 | 16 | 222 | +196.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HENRY MOORE CLINIC | 1,805 |
| WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE | 1,518 |
| MANOR ROAD SURGERY | 1,189 |
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.