Hydrocortisone Prescribing at ACORN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Topical corticosteroids | Skin

Items (12m)

299

Total Quantity

8,550

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

-33.3%

ACORN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 299 items of Hydrocortisone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,543 to the NHS. This is 33.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Hydrocortisone is classified under Topical corticosteroids in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	299
Total Quantity	8,550
Total NHS Cost	£1,543
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	-33.3%

Hydrocortisone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	299 items
National average per practice	448 items
Difference	-33.3% vs national average

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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.