Prednisolone Prescribing at ALRESFORD SURGERY

Corticosteroids (endocrine) | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,290
Total Quantity
73.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+61.4%

ALRESFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,290 items of Prednisolone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,208 to the NHS. This is 61.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Prednisolone is classified under Corticosteroids (endocrine) in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,290
Total Quantity73,006
Total NHS Cost£2,208
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+61.4%

Prednisolone Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,290 items
National average per practice799 items
Difference+61.4% vs national average
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.