Prednisolone Prescribing at AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE
Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,482
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+85.5%
AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,482 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,411 to the NHS. This is 85.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,859 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,411 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.5% |
Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 799 items |
| Difference | +85.5% 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.